Which statement describes the relationship between the Russian orthodox church in Russian rulers

they came into periodic conflict

they continually competed for supremacy

they function independently

they reinforced each other's power

The correct answer is the first option provided. They came into periodic conflict. The Russian Orthodox Church experienced geographical expansion, freedoms and certain incentives; however, in the end of Russian empire and at the beginning on Soviet Union along with the Russian Revolution, a period of conflict broke out due to the fact that the government persecuted Christians,