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The Russian Orthodox Church is one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches. It is the largest Orthodox church in the world, with over 100 million members. The church traces its roots back to the baptism of the Kievan Rus' in 988 AD and has played a significant role in the history and culture of Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church follows the Byzantine Rite and its spiritual leader is known as the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus'. The church has a rich tradition of iconography, liturgical music, and theological teachings.