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Through the efforts of Metr. Photius, the canonical unity of the Russian Church was restored. The separate Lithuanian metropolitanate, established by Prince Vitovt for the southern and western eparchies ([[diocese]]s), was abolished in 1420.
The wise and erudite pastor left behind many instructions and letters. Of great theological significance was his denunciation of the [[heresy]] of the Strigolniki, which had arisen at [[Pskov ]] prior to his time. By his wise efforts the heresy was put to an end in 1427.
Important Church historical sources compiled by St Photius are his "Order of Selection and Installation of Bishops" (1423), " Discourse on the Seriousness of the Priestly Office and the Obligations of Church Servers," and also the "Spiritual Testament", in which he tells of his life. Another great work of the saint was the compilation, under his guidance, of the Obscherussk (All-Russian) Chronicle (about 1423).
