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Condemnation as Schismatic

When
18 September 1872
Where
Constantinople
Part of
Bulgarian Exarchate established by Ottoman decree

The Ecumenical Patriarchate condemned the Exarchate as schismatic in September 1872, excommunicating its adherents.

In September 1872, a Council in Constantinople chaired by Ecumenical Patriarch Anthimus VI declared the Bulgarian Exarchate schismatic. The Patriarchate stated the Exarchate introduced ethno-national characteristics, and adherents were declared excommunicated.

Sources

  1. Bulgarian Exarchate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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