Fond 332 (Vitebsk Diocesan Administration), which covers the years 1922-1924 and is held in the State Archives of Vitebsk Region, contains documents about the appointment of priests and deacons in the churches of Vitebsk Orthodox (Renovationist) Eparchy

Fond 332 (Vitebsk Diocesan Administration), which chronologically covers the years 1922-1924 and is held in the State Archives of Vitebsk Region, contains documents about the appointment of priests and deacons in the Vitebsk Orthodox (Renovationist) Eparchy. These are petitions for appointment, interrogations before ordination, oaths of priests and deacons. The listed documents allow to learn about the applicant’s age, education, marital status, and the name and place of service of his father.

Illustrations:

1 – 3. Interrogation of Pyotr Konstantinovich Volkov before his ordination as a deacon in Vitebsk Epiphany Church, 1923 (f. 332, op. 1, d. 2, l. 8-9)

4 – 5. Oath of Pyotr Konstantinovich Volkov, ordained as a deacon in Vitebsk Epiphany Church, 1923 (f. 332, op. 1, d. 2, l. 10-10 ob.)