Synodic of the Studenitsa Monastery as a historical source

A rare 17th-century manuscript, the Synodic of Studenica Monastery, reveals significant insights into the historical and genealogical ties between Russia and South Slavic Orthodox communities during the Romanov dynasty. This single-copy document marks a pivotal moment in the establishment of regular almsgiving practices by Studenica's clergy in Russia, lasting over a century. The Synodic contains valuable genealogical records of prominent Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, and other families that played crucial roles in the political and social landscape of Southern and Eastern Europe from the late 17th to the 18th centuries. Analyzing this manuscript provides a unique lens into the diplomatic and cultural exchanges during this period.

Beliankin, Yu. S. (2023). Synodic of the Studenitsa Monastery as a historical source. Russian Journal of Church History, 4(3), 103–115. https://doi.org/10.15829/686-973x-2023-133