Russian Orthodox Church

American  

noun

1. the autocephalous Eastern Church in Russia: the branch of the Orthodox Church that constituted the established church in Russia until 1917.

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Russian Orthodox Church British  

noun

1. the national Church of Russia, constituting a branch of the Eastern Church presided over by the Patriarch of Moscow

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Example Sentences

In Turkey when the Pope wanted to bring together different Christian traditions to celebrate a time when they had all been united, the Russian Orthodox Church did not send a representative.

From BBC

He says he was initially scared to enter his local Russian Orthodox Church as he "looks different, covered in tattoos", but tells me he was welcomed with open arms.

From BBC

“I would expect the role of the Russian Orthodox Church to continue to be quite visible,” Taylor said.

From Seattle Times

During his more than two decades in power, Putin has boosted the standing of the Russian Orthodox Church, increasing its prestige, wealth and power after decades of oppression or indifference under Soviet leaders.

From Seattle Times

In perhaps a similar vein, the government, closely allied with the Russian Orthodox Church, has cracked down on smaller religious denominations and groups, banning some.

From Seattle Times