Note 6 — Chapter XVI · THE SIBERIAN CHURCH (continued).
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One of these blank forms, given me by a protopope, relates to each of the clergy in a particular church. Here are the headings of some of the columns:—
Name; place of birth; from what rank in society; where educated, and in what subjects; when promoted to last appointment, by whom, and to what office; whether holding any additional appointment; when and how rewarded for service; whether having a family, and, if so, of what number.
What he knows; of what capacity in reading and explaining the catechism, Scriptures, etc.; whether he be a singer; and how many times in the year he has composed his own sermons.
His children; their place of education; character; what they are learning; and their behaviour at home.
His family relations.
Whether he has ever been accused before the court, and how punished; or whether the trial is still pending.