Łucki grecko-unicki konsystorz kościelny pod koniec XVIII i w latach 20. XIX wieku: skład i podstawy prawne funkcjonowania
Lutsk Greek-Uniat Ecclesiastical Consistory at the end of the XVIII and the 20-ies of the XIX century: composition and legal basis of its functioning

Summary/Abstract: Based on an analysis of archival materials, legal documents, and scholarly research, this article examines the process by which the structure of the Greek Catholic Church in Right-Bank Ukraine took shape following its incorporation into the Russian Empire. Particular attention is paid to the organisation and legal principles of the functioning of the main body of the Greek Catholic Church – the Greek Catholic Consistory, which operated in Lutsk, Volhynia. The work explains the circumstances surrounding the establishment of this body. It shows that the activities of the Lutsk Greek Catholic Consistory began with the restoration of the Lutsk Greek Catholic Eparchy in 1798. The publication also discusses the functions of the consistory, which was responsible for managing the diocese and organising the work of deaneries, deputies, professional officials and parishes. The consistory dealt with matters relating to the pastoral activities of the clergy, as well as property issues and the conduct of priests. Conflicts were resolved between the Uniate clergy and Orthodox priests and local landowners. Based on archival materials, the composition of the consistory in 1816 was established. In addition, the social background, education, marital status and financial security of the members of this consistory were clarified, and their positions were determined.

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