The Patriarchal Exarchate for Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe

Introduction

The Patriarchal Exarchate for Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe is an exarchate of the Ecumenical (Patriatchate Constantinople) of Russian Orthodox tradition, founded in 1931, based in Paris, and having parishes throughout Europe, mainly centered in France.
The Exarchate is sometimes known as Rue Daru from the street in Paris where its cathedral is located.
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The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Diaspora

Introduction

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Diaspora is a jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the United States.
In 1923 a petition was sent to the newly formed Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC), a jurisdiction formed in the aftermath of Ukrainian independence in 1918, but which has never enjoyed canonical recognition in mainstream Orthodoxy.
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The Ukrainian Parishes

Introduction

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA (UOC of USA) is a jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the United States.
In 1923 a petition was sent to the newly formed Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC), a jurisdiction formed in the aftermath of Ukrainian independence in 1918, but which has never enjoyed canonical recognition in mainstream Orthodoxy.
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The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)

Introduction

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church is an autonomous Church of Eastern Orthodoxy in Ukraine, under the ecclesiastic jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Because of this it is often referred to as the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) and is one of the major Orthodox Churches in Ukraine.
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The Orthodox Church of Mount Sinai

Introduction

The Orthodox Church of Mount Sinai
The Church of Sinai is an autonomous Orthodox Christian church whose territory consists of St. Catherine’s Monastery (which is located on the Sinai peninsula at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt), along with several dependencies.
The Church of Sinai is headed by an archbishop who is traditionally consecrated by the Patriarch of Jerusalem and also serves as abbot for the monastery.
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