Locum Tenens
Definition
The policy associated with Metropolitan Sergius’s 1927 “Epistle to the Pastors and the Flock,” declaring loyal citizenship toward the Soviet Union and prayer for Soviet power; it caused resistance among many hierarchs and believers.
Episodes
- 052 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 15
- 053 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 16
Related Concepts
- Patriarchal Authority And The Cult Of Personality
- Sergianism As Described In The Text
Biblical References
- Matthew 5:13 — *“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people! *
- Acts 1:26 — *Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles. *
- 1 Timothy 2:5 — *For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, *
- Matthew 16:24 — *Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. *
- 1 Samuel 24:6 — *He said to his men, “May the Lord keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the Lord’s chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the Lord’s chosen one.” *
- 1 Peter 5:2 — *Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly. *