Patriarchal Diptychs
Definition
The ideology invoked in the 1589 charter, pointing to ‘the high status of the Russian Church as the Church of the Third Rome’ after the fall of Constantinople.
Episodes
- 045 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 8
- 046 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 9
Related Concepts
- Third Rome
Biblical References
- 1 Samuel 16 (implicit allusion, anointing of David) — The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for my
- Matthew 16:18 (implicit ecclesiological foundation of the patriarchal office) — *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. *
- Psalm 6 (Sixth Psalm) — For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger. Do not discipline me in your raging fury. Have mercy on me, Lor