Discussions of patriarchy the symbol of the end of the synodal period in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church of beginnings of the 20th century Cover Image

Spory o patriarchat symbolem zakończenia epoki synodalnej w dziejach Rosyjskiej Cerkwi Prawosławnej początków XX wieku
Discussions of patriarchy the symbol of the end of the synodal period in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church of beginnings of the 20th century

Author(s): Kamila Pawełczyk-Dura
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Russian Orthodox Church; patriarchy; a Preconciliar Commission 1906-107; The All Russian Sobor 1917-1918; Tikhon (Belavin)

Summary/Abstract: The abandonment of traditions of patriarchy took place in Russia on beginnings of the 17th century. Decision of the tsar Peter I to appoint the collegial The Most Holy Governing Synod headed by Ober-Procurator became an object of disputes between supporters and opponents of the patriarchy. Discussions on the role and the place of the patriarch in the structure of the Russian Church were conducted during session of a Preconciliar Commission (1906-107) and The All Russian Sobor (1917-1918), restoring the dignity of the first bishop and ending polemics taken in this subject. This paper is an attempt to approximate opposing positions. Through analysis of speeches of active participants of these assemblies was shown the diversity of evoked arguments of historical and canonical and contemporary needs of community.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 43-50
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish