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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Patriarchate of Moscow and all Rus' experienced a period of suppression between its initial establishment and its eventual restoration. During this time, what governing body superseded the Patriarchate?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The position of Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' was initially established in 1589 with the elevation of the Russian metropolitan, marking a significant shift in the governance of the Russian Orthodox Church. However, this patriarchal structure was temporarily abolished in 1721 by Peter the Great, replaced by the Most Holy Synod, before being reinstated in 1917 following a decision by the All-Russian Local Council.
Trivia Question Explanation: Following its abolition by Peter the Great in 1721, the Patriarchate of Moscow and all Rus' was replaced by the Most Holy Synod as the supreme governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church until its restoration in 1917.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Patriarchate of Moscow and all Rus' experienced a period of suppression and subsequent revival. What event directly led to the temporary abolishment of the patriarchate in the early 18th century?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The position of Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' was initially established in 1589 with the elevation of the Russian metropolitan, making Job the first to hold the title. This patriarchate was then abolished in 1721 by Peter the Great, replaced by the Most Holy Synod, and subsequently restored in 1917 following a decision by the All-Russian Local Council.
Trivia Question Explanation: Peter the Great abolished the patriarchate in 1721, replacing it with the Most Holy Synod as the governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church as part of his broader administrative reforms.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of the Latvian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow is considered a key figure in events leading to…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Latvian parliament requested that the Latvian Orthodox Church declare autocephaly – ecclesiastical independence – due to concerns over Patriarch Kirill of Moscow’s public support for the invasion. This request aimed to distance the Latvian church from the Russian Orthodox Church's stance on the conflict.
Trivia Question Explanation: Due to Patriarch Kirill’s support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Latvian parliament directed the Latvian Orthodox Church to seek autocephaly, or independence, from the Russian Orthodox Church in September 2022.
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