Pontifical Imperial State of Rome-Ruthenia

The United Roman-Ruthenian Church is a unique and diverse autocephalous (independent) religious institution that brings together two distinct Christian traditions – Orthodoxy and Catholicism. This unification has not only fostered a sense of Christian brotherhood among its followers but has also created an environment where ancient traditions and cultures coexist harmoniously. The origins of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church can be traced back to the very beginning of Christianity; to Rome, to Byzantium, Syria, and India, and to Eastern Europe. The result today is a distinct branch of Christianity that is both Eastern and Latin, Orthodox and Catholic.