Russian Orthodox Church is the religion of Russia. During the communist years the churches were closed. I was in one in Russia that was a 1,000 years old and it was suppose to have been torn down, but somehow was saved. Russian Orthodox Churches are very ornate with paintings, mosaics, and highly decorated. The ones located in Kremlin have the Czars in box like sarcophagus. Stalin is located along the Kremlin wall in a pyramid like structure with his body preserved for viewing.
The official church of Russia is the Russian Orthodox Church. Even though it is the official church there is complete religious freedom in most of Russia.
The Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox Christian
It is a form of Christianity known as the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a conservative religion that is not part of the Roman Communion; it is not under the authority of the Bishop of Rome. Russian Orthodoxy is an important religion in Russia, but it is not the official religion of Russia. There is no official connection between Orthodoxy and the Russian government as there was prior to the revolution. During the height of communist power in Russia, the church was severely restricted.
Yes, Russia is the official language of Russia.
The Pope is the official head of the Roman Catholic Church, so that is "his" church.
Eastern Orthodox Church
The Anglican Church was the official church of England during the 1700s.
The Anglican Church was the official church of England during the 1700s.
Anglican Church, or Church of England, made official church of Georgia colony in 1758.
Russian Orthodox Church.
The church of England is the official established church in England and the mother church of the worldwide angelican communion.