“Breach of oath” or “perjury in a court of law”? Canonical hermeneutics of Apostolic Rule 25. Part II

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canon law, jurisprudence of the Russian Orthodox Church, Apostolic Rules, canonical hermeneutics

Abstract

The second part of the article is devoted to the experience of interpreting canonical norms in contemporary church life, in particular the judicial application of the 25th Apostolic Rule. Examples of the law enforcement practice of diocesan courts of the Russian Orthodox Church and its significance for the further development of canonical science and judicial procedure are given.

Author Biography

  • Аrchpriest Alexander Zadornov, Sretensky Theological Academy, Moscow Theological Academy

    Zadornov Alexander Vladimirovich, Archpriest, Associate Professor, Vice-­Rector for Scientific and Theological Work of the Moscow Theological Academy (MThA), Head of the Department of Church-­Practical and General Humanities of the Sretensky Theological Academy (SThA), member of the Inter-­Council Presence of the Russian Orthodox Church and secretary of the Inter-­Council Presence Commission on Church Law, rector of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord on Bolshaya Nikitskaya (Minor Ascension).

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Published

2025-12-03

Issue

No. 14 (2024)

Section

Церковное право