The Formation of Ecclesiastical Court in the Russian Federation
This paper considers the legislation period of the Ecclesiastical Court of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Russian Federation 1988 - 2011 and the importance of this institution for the spiritual revival of Russia. The Church in its origin and living conditions is significantly different from other public associations, political or civil. As a celestial institution the Church did not obey secular laws, but as a public organization, it is in general legal conditions of the state: it enters into certain relationship with the state and other public organizations.