The author considers Synod as organ of government that fulfilled State administration functions for two hundred years, and Synod documents as regulatory acts applying Senate ukases to parochial life subordinate to Synod. Based on documentary evidences of this imperial institution’s activity the author analyses its authority, functions and empowerment. Special attention is paid to formation of Synod policy in the matter of cultural heritage conservation oriented on tasks of most precious relics preservation.
Keywords: internal policy; cultural heritage; cultural valuables; church; State; Synod.
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