The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR, also sometimes called the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad or ROCA) is a semi-autonomous, canonical jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate. ROCOR was originally formed in opposition to the policy of Bolsheviks regarding religion in the Soviet Union (soon after the Russian Revolution).

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This jurisdiction has many parishes and monasteries throughout the world — a majority of which are found in North America, Australia, and Europe. In America, there are three dioceses: Eastern American, Chicago and Mid-America, and Western American.

Our mission is a part of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America — under the guidance of His Eminence, Archbishop Peter.