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Pitirim (Patriarch)

Type Figure Region Russia Time c. 1603–1673 Also known as Pitirim

Pitirim (c. 1603–1673), Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church (ten months, 1672–1673).…

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  1. 1603–1655Moscow · MoscowPitirim entered monastic life early and in December 1655 was elevated to Metropolitan of Krutitsy, becoming a confidant of Patriarch Nikon, often accompanying the tsar on journeys and taking part in church affairs.
  2. 1664–1672Novgorod · NovgorodTransferred in 1664 to Metropolitan of Novgorod, he held the post for nearly eight years, during which Russia was at war with Poland and Sweden; Pitirim maintained Nikon's reform line in the local church.
  3. 1658–1667Moscow · MoscowAfter Nikon retired in 1658, Pitirim served as patriarchal vicar in his capacity as Metropolitan of Krutitsy; at the 1666–1667 council of patriarchs he became one of Nikon's fiercest opponents, yet the council chose Joasaph II rather than him as successor.
  4. 1672–1673Moscow Kremlin · MoscowAfter Joasaph II died in July 1672, Pitirim was elected patriarch; advanced in age, he entrusted most governance to Joachim. That same year he baptized the tsarevich Peter, and he died in April 1673, buried in the Cathedral of the Dormition.

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