Ober-Procurator
Definition
A collegial form of church administration introduced in 1700 by Peter the Great — the Holy Synod, comprising hierarchs and government officials, making the Church part of the state apparatus.
Episodes
- 038 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 1
- 049 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 12
- 052 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 15
Related Concepts
- Synodal Governance
- Synodal System
Biblical References
- Matthew 16:18 — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *
- Matthew 28:20 — *teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” *
- Matthew 28:19 — *Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, *
- 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, *