Welcome to The ROAC Archive, an independent historical archive dedicated to preserving the history, documents, photographs, clergy biographies, and heritage of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church. Our goal is to collect and preserve materials that might otherwise become difficult to find and make them accessible for researchers, clergy, parishioners, and anyone interested in the history of the Church. 

Editorial Note

This archive is published with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Andrei of Pavlovskoye and Rockland. The purpose of this project is the preservation and accessibility of historical documents, photographs, media, and other materials relating to the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church (ROAC).

While published with the blessing of Archbishop Andrei, the ROAC Archive is an independent archival project and should not be understood as an official publication or authoritative voice of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church. Any editorial notes, translations, descriptions, commentary, or organizational decisions contained within this archive are the responsibility of the archive's editors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Church.

Every effort has been made to preserve historical materials faithfully and to provide accurate translations and descriptions. Nevertheless, this archive remains an ongoing project, and additions and corrections are made as new information becomes available.

If you possess historical documents, photographs, videos, publications, or other materials relating to the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church that are not currently included in this archive, or if you notice factual errors, broken links, missing information, or inaccurate translations—particularly on the Russian-language pages—please consider contacting the archive. Community contributions are invaluable in helping preserve the history of our Church.

Contact: seraphimjrico@gmail.com

If you are interested in learning more about the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church, seeking a parish or mission, or contacting His Eminence Archbishop Andrei or one of our clergy, please visit the Parishes & Missions page, where current contact information is available.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed documents, photographs, historical information, and other materials to this project. Through the efforts of clergy and faithful alike, the history of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church can continue to be preserved for future generations.