Publishing Council of the Moscow Patriarchate, Orthodox publishing organization in Moscow, Russia
The Publishing Council of the Moscow Patriarchate is a coordination body for Orthodox religious publications and manuscript review based at a central Moscow location. It manages the production of books, pamphlets, and other materials distributed throughout Russia and beyond.
The organization began with a proposal at the 1908 Missionary Congress in Kiev and gained imperial approval in 1913. It was restructured into its present form in 1994 following the Soviet period and the revival of religious institutions.
The council oversees the creation of Orthodox literature, theological texts, and educational resources used by believers to deepen their faith. These publications shape how people today engage with Eastern Orthodox teachings in their daily spiritual lives.
The main office is located in Moscow and can be accessed through the website izdatsovet.ru, where information about publications and projects is available. You can learn about current releases and how the organization operates from this online resource.
In 1956, it published the first Bible since 1918, marking a turning point after decades of suppression. This release showed the gradual reopening of religious activity in the Soviet Union.
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