Moscow region, Sergiev Posad, Lavra, Academy

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MThA Rector Takes Part in Holy Synod Meeting

On October 22, 2026, Bishop Kirill of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov, Rector of the Moscow Theological Academy, took part in a meeting of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The meeting was attended by the rector of the Moscow Theological Academy, Bishop Kirill of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov, who took part as a temporary member of the Holy Synod. 

During the meeting, Bishop Kirill was relieved of his duties as abbot of the Holy Trinity-St Sergius Lavra, with gratitude expressed for his labors. He retained the administration of the Sergiev Posad Diocese and his position as rector of the Moscow Theological Academy (Journal No. 70).

Press service of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia/MThA Press Office