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[[Image:Daugavpils_cathedral_Wikimedia_Creative_Commons_free_use_image.JPG‎ ‎|frame|right|Domes of Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral in Daugavpils, Latvia]]
 
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name=Latvian Orthodox Church|
 
name=Latvian Orthodox Church|
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website=[http://www.pareizticiba.lv/ Latvian Orthodox Church]
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website=[http://www.pareizticiba.lv/ Official website]
 
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The '''Orthodox Church of Latvia''' (Latvian: Latvijas Pareizticīgā Baznīca, Russian: Латвийская Православная Церковь) is a semi-autonomous part of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]] with canonical jurisdiction in Latvia. Its primate, with the title ''Metropolitan of Riga and all Latvia'' is currently Alexander (Kudryashovs).
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The '''Orthodox Church of Latvia''' (Latvian: Latvijas Pareizticīgā Baznīca, Russian: Латвийская Православная Церковь) is a semi-autonomous part of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]] with canonical jurisdiction in Latvia. Its primate, with the title ''Metropolitan of Riga and all Latvia'' is currently Alexander (Kudryashov).
  
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==History==
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In 1836, the vicariate of Riga was established as part of the [[Pskov]] [[diocese]] of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]]. In 1850, the vicariate was transformed into the diocese of Riga. In 1990, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church granted the Riga diocese [[autonomy]], and it was incorporated as the Latvian Orthodox Church.
  
== History ==
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==Latvian Orthodoxy today==
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The Latvian Orthodox Church currently numbers 118 parishes and 92 clergy (79 priests and 13 deacons), one monastery, two convents, and one theological seminary. The church authors several publications in both Russian and Latvian.<ref>[http://www.patriarchia.ru/db/text/79088.html Latvian Self-Governing Orthodox Church (Russian)]</ref>
  
In 1836, the vicariate of Riga was established as part of the Pskov [[diocese]] of the [[Russian Orthodox Church]]. In 1850, the vicariate was transformed into the diocese of Riga. In 1990, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church granted the Riga diocese [[autonomy]], and it was incorporated as the Latvian Orthodox Church.
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Serving bishops:
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*Metropolitan Alexander (Kudryashov) (Latvian: Aleksandrs Kudrjašovs) of Riga and All Latvia.  
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*Bishop Alexander (Matrenin) of Daugavpils, Vicar of the Riga Diocese
  
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==Notes==
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<references/>
  
== Latvian Orthodoxy Today ==
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==External link==
The Latvian Orthodox Church currently numbers 118 parishes and 92 clergy (79 priests and 13 deacons), one monastery, two convents, and one theological seminary. The church authors several publications in both Russian and Latvian<ref>[http://www.patriarchia.ru/db/text/79088.html Latvian Self-Governing Orthodox Church (Russian)]</ref>.
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*[http://www.pareizticiba.lv/ Latvian Orthodox Church] (Latvian and Russian)
  
Serving bishops:
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[[Category:Jurisdictions|Latvia]]
* Metropolitan Alexander (Kudryashov) (Latvian: Aleksandrs Kudrjašovs) of Riga and All Latvia.
 
* Bishop Alexander (Matrenin) of Daugavpils, Vicar of the Riga Diocese
 
  
== Notes ==
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[[fr:Église de Lettonie (Patriarcat de Moscou)]]
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Latest revision as of 22:18, August 29, 2010

Domes of Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral in Daugavpils, Latvia
Latvian Orthodox Church
Jurisdiction Russia
Diocese type Semi-autonomous
Founded 1850
Current bishop Alexander (Kudryashov)
See(s) Riga
Headquarters Riga, Latvia
Territory Latvia
Liturgical language(s) Church Slavonic, Latvian
Musical tradition Russian Chant
Calendar Julian
Population estimate unknown
Official website Official website

The Orthodox Church of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Pareizticīgā Baznīca, Russian: Латвийская Православная Церковь) is a semi-autonomous part of the Russian Orthodox Church with canonical jurisdiction in Latvia. Its primate, with the title Metropolitan of Riga and all Latvia is currently Alexander (Kudryashov).

History

In 1836, the vicariate of Riga was established as part of the Pskov diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. In 1850, the vicariate was transformed into the diocese of Riga. In 1990, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church granted the Riga diocese autonomy, and it was incorporated as the Latvian Orthodox Church.

Latvian Orthodoxy today

The Latvian Orthodox Church currently numbers 118 parishes and 92 clergy (79 priests and 13 deacons), one monastery, two convents, and one theological seminary. The church authors several publications in both Russian and Latvian.[1]

Serving bishops:

  • Metropolitan Alexander (Kudryashov) (Latvian: Aleksandrs Kudrjašovs) of Riga and All Latvia.
  • Bishop Alexander (Matrenin) of Daugavpils, Vicar of the Riga Diocese

Notes

External link