The appointment of the first archimandrite-abbot of Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra
The article describes the history of the construction of the priors of the Trinity- Sergius Lavra to the rank of archimandrites: who, by whom and when was first invested with this dignity in the monastery of St. Nicholas. Sergius. This event was preceded by a conciliar judgment-determination, as a result of which the monastery of St. Sergius was placed above other monasteries. It is concluded that the elevation of the Trinity priest to the rank of archimandrite is an important event for the whole Church.