A further note on Patriarch Serapheim II's sojourn to Russia

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Stephen K. Batalden

Abstract

Based on a recent article by Mr. C. Papoulidis published in Balkan Studies
(vol. XVII, no. 1, 1976) the author takes the opportunity to further elaborate
by offering additional information found in Russian archives and/or Synodal
records regarding the arrival of Seraphein II in Russia. He also points out that
following the Russo-Turkish War, 1768-1774, Seraphein II’s sojourn incited
the migration of other high ranking Greek clerics to Russia, especially the
Ukraine.

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