CHURCH LIFE DURING THE PHANARIOT PERIOD
CHURCH LIFE DURING THE PHANARIOT PERIOD

Summary/Abstract: The Phanariote period in the Romanian Principalities (1711-1821) was characterized by significant transformations in the religious landscape. The Phanariote rulers, appointed by the Ottoman Empire, exerted considerable influence over the Church, often intervening in its internal affairs. This intervention led to a series of reforms and regulations aimed at consolidating their control and generating revenue. The Phanariote period also witnessed efforts to reform and modernize the Church. Some rulers, recognizing the importance of the Church in society, implemented measures to improve its administration and financial management. These reforms included stricter control over the appointment of abbots, the regulation of monastic life, and the establishment of new administrative structures within monasteries. The Phanariote period left a lasting impact on the Romanian Orthodox Church. While some of the reforms introduced during this time contributed to the modernization of the Church, the interference of the Phanariote rulers in ecclesiastical matters and their exploitative practices led to a decline in the Church's autonomy and financial stability. The legacy of this period continued to influence the Church's relationship with the state and its internal organization even after the end of the Phanariote regime.

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