Governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church (1721–1917)
For the Holy Synod of the Moscow Patriarchate before 1721 or after 1917, see Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church. For the governing body in general of an Eastern Orthodox or Oriental Orthodox church, see Holy Synod.
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Most Holy Synod
Святѣйшій Правительствующій Сѵнодъ
Headquarters of the Holy Synod of the Russian Empire in St. Petersburg
Successor
Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church
Formation
January 25, 1721
Founder
Peter I of Russia
Dissolved
1917
Type
Governing body
Purpose
Highest governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church
Region
Russia
Membership
10-12
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