- While a self-governing (or autocephalous) body, the Russian Orthodox Church does follow the fundamentals of Orthodox theology.
- For more than 1000 years now, the Russian Orthodox Church has been the foremost religious force in Russia.
- Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. A Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
- The holy synod, chaired by the patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, is the governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church between bishops' councils.
- After Nazi Germany's attack on the Soviet Union in 1941, Joseph Stalin revived the Russian Orthodox Church to intensify patriotic support for the war effort.
- Hence it is no surprise that this group refers to itself at the ‘True Russian Orthodox Church.’ That said, on Apr.
- Orthodox Calendar. Thursday July 18, 2024 / July 5, 2024. 4th Week after Pentecost.
- A pivotal point in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church came in 1988, the millennial anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus'.