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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 serves as first among equals; the current patriarch is currently His Holiness [[Alexei II (Ridiger) of Moscow|Alexei II]].