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Russian Orthodox Oldritualist Church

The Russian Orthodox Oldbelievers Church is a group of people who belong to a different type of Christianity than most. They believe in following very old and traditional ways of worshiping and practicing their faith, which can include things like wearing certain types of clothes, singing specific songs, and using special types of language in their prayers.

These ways of worshiping can be traced back to a time when the Russian Orthodox Church made some changes to the way they worshiped. Some people didn't agree with these changes and wanted to continue doing things the old way. These people became known as "Oldbelievers."

The Oldbelievers were sometimes persecuted because they didn't follow the same practices as the mainstream Russian Orthodox Church. Over time, they split into different groups, each with their own slightly different ways of worshiping. The Russian Orthodox Oldritualist Church is one of those groups.

Today, the Russian Orthodox Oldritualist Church is a small but important part of the larger Russian Orthodox Church. They continue to practice their faith in the traditional ways they believe are most correct, and they have a deep respect for the long history of their religion. Some people find their way of worshiping to be very beautiful and meaningful, and they are proud to keep these traditions alive.