The Russian Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian Church headquartered in Moscow, Russia. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Christian churches in the world. The head of the church is the Patriarch of Moscow, currently Kirill I. The Russian Orthodox Church is in communion with other Eastern Orthodox churches, including the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Church of Greece, and the Romanian Orthodox Church. The church has a long history in Russia, dating back to the 10th century. It has played an important role in Russian culture and society throughout history. The Russian Orthodox Church has been a source of spiritual and moral guidance for millions of people in Russia and beyond. It has also been a patron of the arts and culture, contributing to the development of Russian literature, music, and painting.
