Diocese of Pskov explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Pskov and Porkhov
Denomination:Eastern Orthodox
Governance:Eparchy
Established:1589
Sui Iuris Church:Russian Orthodox Church
Headquarters:Trinity Cathedral, Pskov
Language:Old Church Slavonic

The Diocese of Pskov and Porkhov (Russian: Псковская и Порховская епархия) is an eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church. The ruling bishop is Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov). As of 2008 it consists of 10 monasteries, 212 churches, 108 chapels, 178 priests, 20 deacons.

The diocese was established on January 26 (February 4) 1589 after separating from the Novgorod Diocese.

The cathedra in 1682 was formed by 13 metropolitan, 6 archbishops and 49 bishops. Therefore, suggested to be in Pskov Department of Metropolitan, and was appointed the first metropolitan Markell.

Tikhon (Shevkunov) has been metropolitan of the diocese[1] since 2018. In 2023, it was reported that he was to be moved to the Crimea.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://orthodoxtimes.com/statements-oin-support-of-putin-by-kirill-and-tikhon-in-the-midst-of-the-wagner-crisis/ Orthodox Times website, Statements in support of Putin by Kirill and Tikhon in the midst of the Wagner crisis, article dated Jun 26, 2023
  2. https://religionnews.com/2023/10/16/russian-orthodox-church-appoints-putins-spiritual-advisor-metropolitan-of-crimea/ Religion News website, Russian Orthodox Church appoints Putin’s spiritual adviser metropolitan of Crimea article by David I. Klein dated October 16, 2023