List of issues > Series «Political Science and Religion Studies». 2015. Vol. 14
Orthodox Parish in Eastern Siberia in the XVIII Century: Foundation and State Policy
Author(s)
A. P. Sannikov
Abstract
Development of Orthodox parish in Eastern Siberia in the XVIII century is considered. Before that time organization and order of parish state of life fell within the jurisdiction of «zemstvo» (district council). In the XVIII century active parish activity regulation began. Parishes’ borders were changed, small ones were abolished, practice of clergy appointment was introduced, vigils were limited, local authorities were brought under control.
Keywords
Russian Orthodox Church, Irkutsk Eparchy, the Baikal region, orthodox parish, believers, parish clergy
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