THE INSTITUTE OF CANONICAL OFFENCE IN THE LAWS OF THE RUS STATE

Abstract

The paper presents the legal analysis of canonical offences provided for by the Rus sources of canon law. Depending on their characteristics, crimes have been classified into four categories: crimes against faith and church; crimes against family and morality; crimes against personal freedom and honour; other criminal acts referredto ecclesiastical jurisdiction under the laws of the principality. The analysis presented covers these categories in general and certain types of offences in particular.