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Russian Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church

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Russian Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church[edit]

Patriarchate of Pietermaritzburg and all the States of the East
Russian Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church
ClassificationEastern Orthodox Church
ScriptureSeptuagint, New Testament
TheologyOrthodox Dogmatic Theology
PatriarchChristopher, Orthodox Patriarchate of Pietermaritzburg all the States of the East
PrimateVasile
Priests1,500
Parishes2,600
Monasteries120
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersSaint Mark's Orthodox Cathedral of Birmingham
PossessionsUnited States, Canada, Australia, European Union, Argentina, Russia, Greece, Turkey
FounderApostle Mark,
John Zizioulas
Origin1728
Independence/>1728–2018
2018–present
Recognition1728 (Autonomy)<br
Separated fromRussian Orthodox Church
AbsorbedAutocephalous Greek International Orthodox Christian Church Canonical of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Pietermaritzburg and all the States of the East
SeparationsRussian Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church (early 21 century)
Russian Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church – Alternative synod (1996)
Members7-8 million

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