- Eastern Orthodox. Orientation. Russian Orthodoxy.
- 2.2 Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR)
- 2.3 Self-governing branches of the ROC
- Historically, Russian Orthodoxy has brought together individuals with a broad swathe of views, ranging from pan-Slavism and neo-Eurasianism to Orthodox...
- Russian Orthodoxy holds Jesus to be the central figure of Christianity, and certainly the center of Russian Orthodox doctrine, worship and life.
- In addition to its regular dioceses the Russian Orthodox Church is comprised of the following self-governing and/or autonomous churches
- Russian Orthodox services are liturgical and filled with symbolism. Mary has a special place in Russian Orthodoxy as the Mother of God.
- ...Believers of various denominations in Russia, some of whom, known as 'coreligionists' are in eucharistic communion with the Russian Orthodox Church.
- The Russian Orthodox Church, like the other churches that make up Eastern Orthodoxy, is autonomous, or self-governing. The highest church official is the patriarch.
- Church and State in Soviet Russia: Russian Orthodoxy from World War II to the Khrushchev Years. Armonk, NY and London: M. E. Sharpe.
- The Holy Synod is the highest authority in Russian Orthodox Church. It serves as both the governing body of the church and final appellate court for all.
- Russian Orthodox Church, one of the largest autocephalous, or ecclesiastically independent, Eastern Orthodox churches in the world.
- Despite the challenges it faced during the Soviet era, Orthodoxy remained an important aspect of Russian identity and culture.
- The spreading of Orthodoxy among the pagan population of the Aleutian Islands and Alaska and the establishment of the Mission, and then dioceses for North...
- Explaining Orthodoxy. Masks Forbidden in Church! - Orthodox Priest Explains Why. ... Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses USA of the Crisis of World Orthodoxy.
