There is also a number of Russian Orthodox parishes.

Orthodox parishes with active liturgical lives have been established in a majority of cities and villages.

The first Russian Orthodox parish in Australia was founded in Brisbane in 1925.

In opposition a pro-Moscovite Cossack regiment was formed to safeguard Russian Orthodox parishes.

There are 11 Orthodox parishes.

The number of adherents to the Russian Orthodox parish grew quickly in proportion, and in that time totaled 486 individuals.

Greek Catholics were persecuted under Stalin, and their churches were handed over to Orthodox parishes.

Today there are ten Korean Orthodox parishes with several hundred members in South Korea, as well as one monastery.

Some Orthodox parishes have a designated individual charged with making the koliva.

The oldest Russian Orthodox parish in New England, Holy Ghost still serves as a haven for immigrants.