The Synodal Law of 1872 – Historical Realities and Modern Legislation
The Synodal Law of 1872 – Historical Realities and Modern Legislation
Author(s): Emilian-Iustinian RomanSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Law, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: the law of 1872; hierarchs election; the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Autocephalous Church; dioceses; church institutions;
Summary/Abstract: The study below analyses extensively The Law for the Election of Metropolitans and Diocesan Bishops as well as for the Establishment of the Holy Synod of the Holy Autocephalous Romanian Orthodox Church, issued in 1872: structure, historical context, effects. We wished to highlight the fact that the law constituted the basis of the following church regulation that underwent constant improvements until today. It was also the basis for founding the highest Church authority: the Holy Synod.
Journal: Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi. Teologie Ortodoxă
- Issue Year: 27/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 81-92
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English