State Control Of The Church

Definition

The Church was administered through the Synod, but the Chief Procurator, a state official, increasingly controlled appointments, rewards, and access to the emperor.

Episodes

• 050 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 13

Related Concepts

• Synodal Governance And The Chief Procurator

Biblical References

• John 18:36 — Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.