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Firman of 1870
- When
- 28 February 1870
- Where
- Constantinople
Sultan Abdülaziz issued a firman on 28 February 1870, granting autonomy to Bulgarian Orthodox dioceses to calm nationalist disturbances.
The Ottoman government, led by Sultan Abdülaziz, issued a firman on 28 February 1870. This decree granted the right to establish an autonomous Bulgarian Exarchate for dioceses where at least two-thirds of Orthodox Christians were willing to join it, aiming to calm disturbances.
Sources
- Bulgarian Exarchate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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