- A pivotal point in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church came in 1988, the millennial anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus'.
- The year 1917 was a major turning point for the history of Russia, and also the Russian Orthodox Church.
- Each chapel has its own dome. See our article on the exterior features of a Russian Orthodox church.
- Russian Orthodoxy holds Jesus to be the central figure of Christianity, and certainly the center of Russian Orthodox doctrine, worship and life.
- Though the Russian Orthodox Church has a long-standing history of oppression and persecution, it is currently experiencing a revival within Russia.
- 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.
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- Russian Orthodox Church, one of the largest autocephalous, or ecclesiastically independent, Eastern Orthodox churches in the world.
