The Estonian Orthodox Church is an autonomous Eastern Orthodox church that operates under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was officially established in 1923, following Estonia's independence from Russia. The church serves the spiritual needs of the Orthodox Christian community in Estonia, which is a minority in the predominantly Lutheran country. The church's headquarters is located in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It conducts services in both Estonian and Church Slavonic, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of its members. The Estonian Orthodox Church plays a significant role in preserving Orthodox traditions and promoting religious education within the community.