Religion in Ruthenia is dominated by the Ecumenical Patriarhate, which is part of the wider Orthodox Church. It represents the majority of the population and Orthodoxy is recognised as the "prevailing religion" of Ruthenia, The imperial family is considered the "defender of the orthodox church" and for now Ruthenia is the only country in White Giant who have a official state religion. Other major religions include Catholicism, Slavian Neopaganism, Judaism, Protestantism and Islam.