Pavel Adamantov Protopresbyter, church figure of the Russian emigration. Date of Birth: 13.06.1871 Country: Germany

1. Early Life and Education
2. Church Service Abroad
3. Priesthood and Pastoral Ministry
4. Jurisdictional Changes
5. Retirement and Later Years

Early Life and Education

Born into a long line of priests, Boris A. Adamantov's earliest known ancestor was David Nikitich Adamantov, a priest in the village of Achka in the Sergach district of the Nizhny Novgorod province (1752-1822). His father, Georgy Vasilyevich, was a humble village priest who was highly respected and awarded the Order of St. Anna, 3rd degree, in 1893. Georgy later became the confessor of his deanery in 1911. Boris's mother was Anna Feodovna. His brother, Ivan Georgievich, was a doctor who worked in a psychiatric facility in Balakhna.

Boris completed his education at the Nizhny Novgorod Theological Seminary and the Kazan Theological Academy in 1896.

Church Service Abroad

Following his ordination, Boris A. Adamantov was appointed to serve in the Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia. He held the rank of deacon at the St. Simeon's Church in Dresden (1897-1908) and at the St. Elizabeth's Church in Wiesbaden (1908-1921).

Priesthood and Pastoral Ministry

On April 31, 1921, Boris was ordained a priest by Metropolitan Eulogius (Georgievsky) in Wiesbaden. He became the rector of the Wiesbaden church and served in that capacity until 1946. He was elevated to the rank of protoiereus (archpriest) in 1926.

Jurisdictional Changes

Initially under the jurisdiction of Metropolitan Eulogius, Boris A. Adamantov and the Wiesbaden congregation transferred to the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) in 1937 due to pressure from the Nazi regime.

Retirement and Later Years

Boris A. Adamantov retired from active ministry in 1946 due to old age. He was granted the title of protoiereus (protopresbyter) on December 29, 1954. The date and place of his passing are unknown.