Caesaropapism
Published in Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions
(2006)
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Various prelates of the Church opposed these drastic innovations. Among these was Saint Dimitri of Rostov (1651-1709), who condemned Caesaropapism, that is, the union of the secular and political power under the Emperor. Dmitri had studied at the Theological Academy of Kiev, where Prokopovich had been in charge, and greatly valued monastic spiritual life. As he wrote, “The only thing necessary is to incline the mind towards God, to descend into the depths of oneself, and this is something which
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One faith, one Church, one emperor: the Byzantine approach to ecumenicity and its legacy
Russell, Norman
Published in International journal for the study of the Christian church (01.05.2012)
Published in International journal for the study of the Christian church (01.05.2012)
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