The main task of the sobor was to resolve a number of disciplinary matters in respect of which it issued two rulings.
They were faced by the possessors (styazhateli), led by Joseph of Volotsk, who asserted that monasteries needed lands to finance their activities.
Additionally a conciliar definition of "resorting to levying about bribes from clergy for ordination" was signed.
Subsequently the Stoglavy Cathedral restoring representation charging fees, reversed this decision.
Others may serve in the choir, one-fourth of what the employee gets in their place the priest may receive Communion at the altar, wearing a stole.
The initiator of this decision believe St. Joseph, whose writing has been included in the text "Stoglavy" (Chapter 79).