Pre-Sobor Presence
Definition
The post-Petrine system of church government through the Holy Synod under the oversight of the Ober-Procurator; criticized in the material as an anti-canonical state department that suppressed church independence and initiative.
Episodes
- 049 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 12
- 052 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 15
Related Concepts
- Synodal System
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.” *