The idea of restoring the Patriarchate in the Russian Orthodox Church in the Synodal period (1700-1917). On the 100th anniversary of the death of His Holiness Patriarch Tikhon

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Historical analysis uncovers the significance of patriarchal authority in the Russian Orthodox Church, highlighting church-state relations.

The restoration of the Patriarchate was a critical development for the Russian Orthodox Church, ending the Synodal period.
The election of Patriarch Tikhon significantly influenced the church’s governance and public interactions, marking a historical turning point.
Church leaders faced resistance from secular authorities but advocated for the return to patriarchal governance throughout the Synodal period.
Bishops' opinions during the preparation for the Local Council of 1917 reveal significant insights into the revival of the Patriarchate.

Feodosy Vasnev (2025) studied this question.

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Historical analysis uncovers the significance of patriarchal authority in the Russian Orthodox Church, highlighting church-state relations.