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Епископ Сергиево-Посадский и Дмитровский Кирилл

The rector of the Moscow Theological Academy is appointed via a decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia based on a decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Rector manages the Moscow Theological Academy in accordance with the Academy’s charter, with the assistance of deputies (vice-rectors), who are approved in their roles by His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia. The rector establishes the internal schedule and the working order of the Academy, the scope of responsibilities of departments, the duties of staff members and, within the realm of his jurisdiction, he generates orders and directives adherence to which is mandatory for employees of the Moscow Theological Academy.

The MTA rector’s office Telephone: +7 (496) 541 9142 Fax: +7 (496) 541 5505 Email: rektor.pr@gmail.com (working hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Sundays and public holidays)).

  • Date of episcopal consecration: September 21st, 2022
  • Date of monastic tonsure: March 26th, 1999
  • Date of birth: July 29th, 1969
  • Patron Saint’s Day: 24th of March

Academics

  • 1992 — Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (PhD in technical sciences)
  • 1998 — Saint Petersburg Theological Seminary.
  • 2002 — Saint Petersburg Theological Academy.
  • 2014 г. — Saints Cyril and Methodius Institute for Postgraduate studies

Biography

Bishop Cyril was born on the 29th of July of 1969 in Leningrad in a family of public servants. From 1976 until 1984 he studied at Secondary School number 79 of the Kalinin district of the city of Leningrad.

From 1984 until 1992 he studied at the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute within the department of “Mechanics and Management processes”. After completing his undergraduate studies, he carried on with postgraduate education within the same department and in 1995 he successfully defended his PhD thesis, thus becoming a Candidate of Technical Sciences.

From 1995 until 1998 he studied at the Saint Petersburg Theological Seminary and from 1998 until 2002 at the Saint Petersburg Theological Academy.

On the 26th of March 1999, while doing his first year of studies at the Academy he was tonsured as a monk in the Academy church. He was ordained as a hierodeacon on the 28th of August 1999 and as a hieromonk on the 3rd of June 2002. He completed his studies at the Saint Petersburg Theological Academy with a PhD titled “The Role of Elderhood in the Teaching and Life of the Church”.

From 2002 until 2011 Bishop Cyril was a professor at the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary and Academy. From December 2004 and until June of 2011 he was the dean of the faculty of foreign students. He served as an academic advisor for seminary students writing their senior thesis and for academy students writing their PhD papers. He also took pastoral care of Academy church parishioners and Academy students.

Since 2008 he has served as the spiritual director of the “Children’s Mission” volunteer movement which started at the Academy. Professors and students of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy organized volunteer work aimed at the religious enlightenment of children at orphanages and foster homes within the St. Petersburg eparchy.

In the autumn of 2011, he was relieved of his duties as professor at the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary and Academy and was appointed as a cleric of the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Vyritsa, Leningrad Oblast.

From 2011 until 2014 he was a doctorate student at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Institute for Postgraduate studies. His doctor’s thesis was “The Teaching on Matter Within the Sacramental-Anthropological Realm in the Works of Alexandrian school Theologians, the Great Cappadocians and St. Maximus the Confessor”.

On the 12th of June, 2015 His Holiness, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill presented hieromonk Cyril with a doctor’s cross. From 2016 until 2022, Bishop Cyril taught a self-authored course on Christian anthropology for master’s students of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy.

From 2016 until 2022, Bishop Cyril taught a self-authored course on Christian anthropology for master’s students of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy.

In accordance with a decree of the Holy Synod from the 16-17 of July 2020 (Journal №41) he was appointed rector of the Nikolo-Ugreshskaya Theological Seminary.

In accordance with a decree of the Holy Synod from the 23-24 of September 2021 (Journal №89) he was appointed vicar of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Stavropegial Monastery.

On the 18th of July, 2022 during Liturgy in the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius he was elevated to the clerical rank of hegumen and awarded a hegumen’s staff by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill.

In accordance with a decree of the Holy Synod from the 25th of August, 2022 (Journal №68) Bishop Cyril was appointed rector of the Moscow Theological Academy, being relieved of his duties as rector of Nikolo-Ugreshsky Theological Seminary and as vicar of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Stavropegial Monastery.

Since the 25th of August, 2022 he is a member of the Synodal Committee on canonization of Saints (as per his position as rector).

On the 30th of August, 2022 he was elevated to the clerical rank of archimandrite by the Chancellor of the Moscow Patriarchy, Metropolitan Dionysius of Voskresensk at Novospassky Stavropegial Monastery. ссылка .

He was proclaimed as a bishop on the 20th of September 2022 in the Throne Hall of Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow. On the 21st of September he was consecrated as a Bishop during liturgy at Conception of the Theotokos Stavropegial Monastery in Moscow. The liturgy was led by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill.

Scientific works and publications:

  1. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Patristic Eucharistic Terminology and the Theory of Transubstantiation // Christian Reading. 2008, № 28, pg. 58-75.
  2. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Anthropology of St. Gregory of Nyssa: overcoming Origenism // Journal of the Ekaterinburg Theological Seminary. 2015, № 1 (9), pg. 38-58.
  3. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Great Church Fathers on matter and the human body (Alexandrian and Cappadocian schools). — St. Petersburg.: Oleg Abyshko Publishing House, 2014. — 512 pg.
  4. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Faith in God and Faith in Humanity, views on matter and the human body in the Alexandrian Theological Tradition (Pre-Nicaean Period). — St. Petersburg.: RHGA, 2014. — 239 pg.
  5. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Qualities of a Person’s Will according to St. Theophan the Recluse // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2017, 2 edition, pg. 54-68.
  6. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Liturgical Reflections, the Experience of St. Nicholas Kabasilas and St. John of Kronstadt // A report for the scientific-practical conference “the Sixth Pukhtitsa Readings “Secular and Spiritual Cultural Heritage as the Founding Values for the Formation of the Personality Modern Man”, Pukhtitsa Dormition Stavropegial Convent, 10-12 December 2017. Pukhtitsa, 2018, pg. 42-52.
  7. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Between God and the World (The Teaching of the Venerable Maximus the Confessor About the Nature of the Soul) // Metaparadigm: Theology, Philosophy, Natural Science. Almanac. 2014, edition 4, pg. 22-34.
  8. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Some Aspects of Christian Ascetics in the Age of Information Warfare // Materials of the 10th International Scientific-Theological Conference «Relevant Questions of Modern Theology and Church Science» 24-26 September 2018. — St. Petersburg, 2018.
  9. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. About the Experience of “Walking Before God’s Countenance” // The Parishioner. An Online Orthodox Journal (Online Edition).
  10. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Ontological Status of Matter and Flesh in the Works of Saint Basil the Great // Journal of the Orel State University Вестник. Edition: new Humanitarian Studies. 2014, № 2 (37), pg. 121-124.
  11. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Ontology of Matter and the Body According to St. Athanasius the Great // Metaparadigm: Theology, Philosophy, Natural Science. Almanac. 2014, edition 5, pg. 42-72.
  12. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Views on Matter and the Human Body in the Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch // Acta eruditorum. 2012, edition 11, pg. 3-9.
  13. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Heritage of the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov as a Modern Factor of Ensuring National Security Наследие, Rodnaya Ladoga. 2012. № 3 (21). pg. 192-202
  14. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Spiritual Dimension of the Personality of Emperor Nicholas II: It’s Meaning for the Fate of the Fatherland, Dedicated to the 400th Anniversary of the House of Romanoff. Monarchies and Dynasties in the history of Europe and. In 2 parts / Compiled by D.I. Weber. St. Petersburg.: St. Petersburg State University, Scythia Print Publishing House, 2013. Part 1. pg. 297-299.
  15. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Views on Matter and the Human Body in the Works of Athenagoras // Philosophical Classical Studies and the Classic Tradition. (Novosibirsk, NSU). 2013. T. 7. Edition 2, pg. 272-289.
  16. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Views on Matter and the Human Body in the Works of St. Gregory of Nyssa // Chelovek. 2014, № 6, pg. 135-147.
  17. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Origen’s Views on the Ethereal Character of Resurrected Bodies in the Context of Church Teaching on the Resurrection of the Flesh // Church and Time. 2013, № 65, pg. 184-214.
  18. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Sacramental-Anthropological Aspect in the Teaching on Matter within the Areopagite Texts // Church and Time. 2015, № 1 (70), pg. 8-106.
  19. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. St. Gregory of Nyssa on the Quality of the Material Dimensions in the Acts of Nature and the Holy Gifts // VIII International Scientific-Practical Conference «Scientific Discussion: Questions of Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy and History» (Moscow, 17th of January 2013), 2013, pg. 106-120.
  20. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Patristic Teaching on Flesh and Matter and Modern Biomedical Technology // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2018, № 4, pg. 180-187.
  21. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Creative Works in the Spirit and in Matter within the Perspective of Theological Education // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2015, edition 3, pg. 18-28.
  22. Кирилл (Зинковский) иером. Термин «φυσις» в древнегреческой философии, Священном Писании и в творениях доникейских церковных писателей // Вестник Русской Христианской Гуманитарной Академии. 2011, вып. 3, c. 75-88.
  23. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Term «φυσις» in Ancient Greek Philosophy, Holy Scriptures and in the Works of Pre-Nicaean Church Writers // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2011, edition 3, pg. 75-88.
  24. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of Clement of Alexandria on Matter, the Body of Christ and the Human Body // Works of the Pererva Orthodox Theological Seminary. 2013, № 8, pg. 82-117.
  25. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Plato’s Teaching on Matter. Is it the Foundation of Christian Thought? // Journal of the Moscow Oblast State University. The «Philosophical Sciences» Series. 2014, № 2, pg. 94-102.
  26. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of the Venerable Maximus the Confessor on the Eucharist // Church and Time. 2015, № 2 (71), pg. 116-128.
  27. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of St. Cyril of Alexandria on the Matter of the Cosmos and on Human Flesh // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2014, № 2, pg. 29-37.
  28. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of St. Cyril of Alexandria and the Venerable Maximus the Confessor on the Life-Giving Body of Christ // Church and Time. 2014, № 66, pg. 29-54.
  29. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of St. Cyril of Jerusalem on the Material World and its Sanctification // Church and Time. 2013, № 1 (62), pg. 88-104.
  30. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Teaching of the Saint Righteous John of Kronstadt on the Eucharist // Church and Time. 2012, № 2 (59), pg. 133-144.
  31. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Christian Axioms in the Theology of Education // Theology and Education. A Compilation. St. Petersburg.: Publishing House of the Russian Christian Humanitarian University, 2017, pg. 34-67
  32. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Christian Realism Against Millennialist Utopianism (an Article) «Our Cause is Just»: Countries and Leaders in a Sociocultural and Philisophical-Historical Dimension. A Collection of Articles Dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of Victory. St. Petersburg.: Publishing House of the Russian Christian Humanitarian University, 2015. pg. 385-400.
  33. . Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Doctrine of the material world and its sanctification according to St. Cyril of Jerusalem // Science, Technology and Higher Education: Materials of the international research and practice conference (Canada, Westwood, 11-12 December, 2012). Westwood: PUBL, 2012. P. 601-607.
  34. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Sacramental and Anthropological Aspect of the Doctrine of Matter in the Corpus Areopagiticum // European Applied Studies: modern approaches in scientific researches, 2 nd International scientific conference. Stuttgart: ORT Publishing, 2013, p. 225-233.
  35. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Saint Gregory of Nyssa on the character of changes of physical elements in nature and in the holy Eucharistic Gifts // The Beauty of God’s Presence in the Fathers of the Church / J. E. Rutherford (ed.). Proceedings of the Patristic Symposium Conference (Maynooth, 10-13 October, 2012). Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2014, p. 150-160.

As Coauthor:

  1. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Historical and Eucharistic Body of Christ in the Soteriology of the Venerable Simeon the New Theologian // Materials of the Second International Patristics Conference of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Institute for Postgraduate studies «The Venerable Simeon the New Theologian and His Spiritual Heritage». Moscow, 11-13 December. 2014. М.: Poznanie, 2017, pg. 232-252.
  2. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Patristic Exegesis of the Words of Christ: «Whatsoever ye Shall Ask in my Name, That Will I Do» (John 14:13) // A report for the scientific-practical conference “the Seventh Pukhtitsa Readings «The Spiritual and Moral Education of a Person: Tradition and Modernity», Pukhtitsa Dormition Stavropegial Convent, 11-12 December, 2018. Pukhtitsa, 2018, pg. 30-36.
  3. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Barnabas (Snytko) hieromonk. Archimandrite Sophrony (Sakharov) on the Heresy of Constantinopolitan neo-Papism in the Light of Orthodox Trinitarian Theology // http://pravoslavie.ru/117860.html
  4. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Term ενυπόστατον: Historical Meaning and Use in Modern Theology // Church and Time. 2014, № 2 (67), pg. 51-85.
  5. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Abartsumov F.N. The Teaching of St. John Chrysostom on the Eucharist (Online Edition).
  6. Legeev Michael, priest, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Scientific-Theological View of History by the Apostles and Apologists: From the Holy Trinity to Man // Christian Reading. 2018, № 1, pg. 34-45.
  7. Legeev Michael, priest., Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Path of the Church: Ascetism, Mysteries, Catholic Fullness // Christian Reading. 2017, № 2, pg. 57-80.
  8. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Theology of Human Personality, Nature and the Potential of Theological Anthropology // Journal of the Russian Christian Humanitarian Academy. 2018. Т. 21. Edition 2.
  9. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Theological Aspects of Addiction // Articles of the Fourth Interregional Conference «A Modern View on Addiction to Psychoactive Substances: Where Psychology and Theology Meet» 26 of December 2017. Eparchial Headquarters. The Coordination Centre for Action Against Drug Addiction and Alcoholism of the SDCCSM. St, Petersburg, 2018.
  10. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Urban Byzantine Monasteries: The Peculiarities of Their Daily Life and its Meaning for Modern Monasticism // Articles from the Conference on «The Peculiarities of Monastic Life in Urban Monasteries». St. Petersburg, 8-9 August 2017. — St. Petersburg., 2018.
  11. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Hierarchical Anthropology the Venerable Maximus the Confessor // Church and Time. 2013, № 3 (64), pg. 59-83.
  12. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Term «ενυπόστατον» and its Theological Meaning // A Report at the XVI International Conference of Patristic Studies (Oxford, 8-13 August 2011) (Online Edition). 13. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky)
  13. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Term ενυπόστατον: Historical Meaning and Use in Modern Theology // Church and Time. 2014, № 2 (67), pg. 51-85.
  14. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Barazenko K.V. Dogmas of the Faith and Higher Cerebral Function // Вестник психотерапии. 2017, № 63 (68), pg. 95-112.
  15. Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk, Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. Spiritual Guidance in Mount Athos and Russia and the Theological Notion of Person // Spiritual Guidance on Mount Athos (UK, Cambridge, Madingley Hall, 8-10 March, 2013) / Ed. G. Speake, metr. Kallistos Ware. Bern: Peter Lang, International Academic Publishers, 2015, p. 43-68.
  16. Methody (Zinkovsky) hieromonk; Kirill (Zinkovsky) hieromonk. The Term ενυποστατον and its Theological Meaning // Studia Patristica LXIII. Peeters Publishers, 2013. V. 11. P. 311-325.