The bishop and the diocese. Canons on the Boundaries of Hierarchical Authority

Abstract

This article analyzes the concept of the boundaries of the diocese, within which the bishop implements his actions, considers the norms contained in the Canonical Corps of the Orthodox Church governing the rights of the bishop in his diocese, and also provides canons providing for bans as a result of violation by the bishop of the limits of hierarchical powers. The relevance of the topic of the report is due to the current situation in inter-Orthodox relations.