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| − | The '''Church of Russia''' is one of the autocephalous Orthodox churches, ranking fifth after [[Church of Constantinople|Constantinople]], [[Church of Alexandria|Alexandria]], [[Church of Antioch|Antioch]], and [[Church of Jerusalem|Jerusalem]]. It exercises jurisdiction over Orthodox Christians in Russia and surrounding Slavic lands, as well as [[exarch]]ates and patriarchal representation churches around the world. It also exercises jurisdiction over the autonomous [[Church of Japan]] and Orthodox Christians in China. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia | + | The '''Church of Russia''' is one of the autocephalous Orthodox churches, ranking fifth after [[Church of Constantinople|Constantinople]], [[Church of Alexandria|Alexandria]], [[Church of Antioch|Antioch]], and [[Church of Jerusalem|Jerusalem]]. It exercises jurisdiction over Orthodox Christians in Russia and surrounding Slavic lands, as well as [[exarch]]ates and patriarchal representation churches around the world. It also exercises jurisdiction over the autonomous [[Church of Japan]] and Orthodox Christians in China. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia is currently His Holiness [[Alexei II (Ridiger) of Moscow|Alexei II]]. |
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| Patriarchate of Moscow | |
| Founder(s) | Apostle Andrew, St. Vladimir of Kiev |
| Autocephaly/Autonomy declared | 1448 |
| Autocephaly/Autonomy recognized | 1589 by Constantinople |
| Current primate | Patriarch Alexei II |
| Headquarters | Moscow, Russia |
| Primary territory | Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, some former Soviet republics |
| Possessions abroad | United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, China |
| Liturgical language(s) | Church Slavonic |
| Musical tradition | Russian Chant |
| Calendar | Julian |
| Population estimate | 90,000,000[1] |
| Official website | Church of Russia |
The Church of Russia is one of the autocephalous Orthodox churches, ranking fifth after Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. It exercises jurisdiction over Orthodox Christians in Russia and surrounding Slavic lands, as well as exarchates and patriarchal representation churches around the world. It also exercises jurisdiction over the autonomous Church of Japan and Orthodox Christians in China. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia is currently His Holiness Alexei II.
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External Links
- Church of Russia official website in English
- Eastern Christian Churches: The Orthodox Church of Russia by Ronald Roberson, a Roman Catholic priest and scholar
| Autocephalous and Autonomous Churches of Orthodoxy |
| Autocephalous Churches |
| Four Ancient Patriarchates: Constantinople · Alexandria · Antioch · Jerusalem Russia · Serbia · Romania · Bulgaria · Georgia · Cyprus · Greece · Poland · Albania · Czech Lands and Slovakia · OCA* · Ukraine* |
| Autonomous Churches |
| Sinai · Finland · Estonia* · Japan* · China* · Ukraine* |
| The * designates a church whose autocephaly or autonomy is not universally recognized. |
