Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus'
The Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus', also known as the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, is the title of the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is often preceded by the honorific "His Holiness". As the ordinary of the Diocese of Moscow, the office holder's direct canonical remit extends only to Moscow; however, as Patriarch, the office holder has a number of church-wide administrative powers as laid down by the charter of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Some of the key events about Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus'
- 1589Establishment of the Patriarchate of Moscow, elevating the status of the Russian Orthodox Church
- 1589Established as an autocephalous patriarchate, reducing ties with other Orthodox churches
- 1619Restoration of the Patriarchate after the Time of Troubles, contributing to national unity
- 1652Initiation of liturgical reforms to align Russian practices with Greek Orthodox traditions
- 1652Implemented liturgical reforms that led to a schism in the Russian Orthodox Church
- 1700Abolished by Tsar Peter the Great, replacing it with the Holy Synod
- 1721Transformation into the Holy Synod, modernizing church administration
- 1917Restoration of the Patriarchate, reviving traditional church leadership
- 1917Restored during a time of political turmoil, leading to internal church conflicts
- 1927Issued a declaration of loyalty to the Soviet government, compromising church independence
- 1943Reestablishment of the Patriarchate with government approval, improving church-state relations
- 1943Cooperated with Stalin's regime in exchange for limited religious freedoms
- 1961Forced to adopt new parish statutes that reduced clergy authority in church administration
- 1988Celebration of the millennium of Christianity in Russia, marking a religious revival
- 1990Gained the right to engage in charitable activities and religious education
- 1990Opposed the revival of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in western Ukraine
- 2000Adopted a social doctrine that critics say blurs the line between church and state
- 2007Reunification with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, healing a historical schism
- 2009Expansion of the Church's media presence, including television and internet platforms
- 2009Supported a law returning nationalized property to the church, causing controversy over separation of church and state
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