The events of 1589: what happened and how it affected Russia

The year 1589 was truly unique and filled with a number of historical events for Russia. First of all, it was during this period that the patriarchate was established on the territory of the present state. Also, the Eastern patriarch Jeremiah visited Moscow under the reign of Tsar Feodor Ioannovich. The first patriarch was Job, who at that time had reached several posts in the eparchy of the church. For the servants of the Russian Orthodox Church, such an event became one of the main stages in the formation of independent Orthodoxy.

1589: the event in Russia

In February 1589, during the reign of the son of Ivan the Terrible, the patriarchate was created. At that time, the Council of Russian Bishops, along with the decision of the Patriarch of Constantinople, Jeremiah II, unanimously elected Metropolitan Job.

It should be noted that until this moment the Orthodox Church of Rus was not separate and independent, nor did it have the right to make any decisions. She had to obey the Constantinople Patriarchate completely and unquestioningly. Proceeding from this, it is possible to note the first formation of Russian Orthodoxy as an independent branch.

In February 1589, the canonical resolution of the first Orthodox Russian patriarch was held in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin. In the Charter, which legitimized the act of creating the patriarchate, it was noted the creation of the Church of the Third Rome. It was one of the most influential institutions both in grandeur and in world domination.

A brief biography of Job (John)

Job (in the people of John) was born in the 30s of the 16th century in a small family in the town of Staritsa. Most of the youthful years passed in the Staritsa Uspensky Monastery, where he received his education at the request of his father. The boy showed good knowledge in the field of history and literature. Also he enjoyed respect among his peers because of his kind heart and listening skills. It was in this monastery that he took his veil and became a new name for Job. After a while, Job received the rank of archimandrite for perseverance and achievements.

In 1571 - 1572 he was rector of the Simon Assumption Monastery in Moscow. And already in 1575 - 1580 - the Novospassky Monastery. In 1587 he became Metropolitan of Moscow. When the patriarchate was established, Job received the post of the first Moscow Patriarchate in Russia. Throughout the years, when he was called a patriarch, Job fought for the Russian people, for his independence and the right to self-determination.

In mid-June 1607, the famous Patriarch John died and was buried in the Assumption Monastery in his hometown. And already in 1652 his holy relics were transported to Moscow to the Assumption Cathedral.

The election of the patriarch at the present time

1589 in Russia marked a new era in Russian Orthodoxy. According to the statute, dated 2000, the patriarch's dignity is given to the end of his life, all rights are transferred to the Bishops' Council. Proposing his candidacy for the patriarchs must be the bishop of the RIC and older than 40 years. It also takes into account the experience of diocesan administration and the compulsory availability of theological education.

The history recorded the election to the post of patriarch by lot, secret ballot and an open, non-alternative choice.

The Patriarch comes to the dignity after the solemn ceremony - enthronement. In most cases, such a ceremony is held after the election of a candidate within 2-3 days.