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In 1964On May 24, Bp1963 The profession of faith by Archim. Philaret represented was received in the Archbishop's Chapel by Abp. [[Sava at a meeting (Rayevsky) of the Council Sydney|Sava of Bishops of ROCOR in which the first hierarch Metr. Anastassy announced his resignation. As the youngest bishop among those at the councilSydney]], the Council elected Bp. Philaret the successor to Metr. Anastassy. Metr. Philaret was [[enthronementAnthony (Medvedev) of San Francisco|enthronedAnthony of Melbourne]] first hierarch and Bp [[Dionysios (Psiahas) of ROCOR on Proussa|Dionysios of Nazianzos]] ([[May 14Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia|GOA]], 1964).
Metr. Philaret served as With the first hierarch active support of ROCOR for twenty one yearsthe ailing Abp. He reposed on November 21, 1985 and was buried in the cemetery of the Church Sava of Dormition. In November 1998Sydney, the Synod decided to transfer MetrArchim. Philaret's became Bishop of Brisbane, [[relicsvicar]] to to a new vault under of the Australian [[altardiocese]] of Holy Trinity Cathedral at Jordanville, New York. When his tomb Archim. Philaret was opened, his relics were found to be [[Incorruptibilityconsecration of a bishop|incorruptconsecrated]] by Abp. Sava and Bp. Anthony of Melbourne on [[May 26]], 1963. Due to protests from committee members of Sts Peter and Paul Church, Bp Dionysios was asked not to participate in the consecration.
On October 23In 1964, 2009 Metropolitan Bp. Philaret was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad represented Abp. Sava at Holy Transfiguration Skete. This was previously done by a meeting of the True Orthodox Church Council of Greece on May 19 – 20, 2001Bishops of ROCOR in which the first hierarch Metr. These glorifications have not been recognized by other Orthodox groups, howeverAnastassy announced his resignation. '''TROPARION, Tone 4:''' As one equal to the Apostles.and enthroned youngest bishop among those at the hierarchs of RussiaO Godly-wise cultivator of council, the Russian diaspora,zealot of Orthodoxy, confessor of Christ's love, O hierarch father Council elected Bp. Philaret pray the successor to Christ God,to establish unity Metr. Anastassy. Metr. Philaret was [[enthronement|enthroned]] first hierarch of mind in the Church of our fathersROCOR on [[May 14]],and to save our souls1964. '''KONTAKION, Tone 4:'''
The hierarchs Metr. Philaret served as the first hierarch of Christ today stand ROCOR for twenty one years. He reposed on November 21, 1985 and was buried in the assembly cemetery of the saintsChurch of Dormition. In November 1998,and with the angelic choirs pray Synod decided to God for us;together with them also the hierarch of the Lord transfer Metr. Philaret,'s [[relics]] to to a canon new vault under the [[altar]] of faith and icon of meeknessHoly Trinity Cathedral at Jordanville,who appeared to New York. When his flock as a teacher of continencetomb was opened,having acquired by humility things lofty and by poverty riches,he intercedeth for our soulshis relics were found to be [[Incorruptibility|incorrupt]].
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In mid 1945, after the Communist Chinese and Soviet forces took over Manchuria at the end of World War II, Archim. Philaret remained with the Orthodox believers in Manchuria, but he firmly rejected all attempts to get him to accept a soviet passport. Further, he fearlessly denounced the atheistic communists. His overt position against the soviets placed him in great personal danger. Their hatred of him resulted in an attempt to burn him alive in his [[monasticism|monastic]] [[cell]]. He escaped, but suffered severe burns.
In 1962, the [[Synod]] of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia was able to acquire a an exit visa for Archim. Philaret that allowed him to reach Hong Kong. From there Archim. Philaret quickly traveled to Brisbane, Australia where many of his former flock in from Manchuria had settled. After his arrival in Brisbane, his followers petition petitioned the Synod of ROCOR to appoint him their [[bishop]]. With the active support of the ailing Abp. Sava of Sydney, Archim. Philaret became Bishop of Brisbane, [[vicar]] of the Australian [[diocese]]. Archim. Philaret was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated]] by Abp. Sava and Bp. Anthony of Melbourne on [[May 26]], 1963.
== Canonizations ==
Metropolitan Philaret has been canonized by a number of non-canonical church groups (four between 2001 and 2009). These glorifications are not recognised by the Orthodox Church.
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{{succession|
before=[[Athanasy (Martos) of Buenos Aires|Athanasy (Martos)]]|
title=Bishop of Brisbane <br>(ROCOR)|
years=1963-1964|
after=[[Constantine (Essensky) of Richmond|Constantine (Essensky)]]}}
{{succession|
before=[[Vitaly (Maximenko) of Jersey City|Vitaly (Maximenko)]]|
title=Metropolitan of [[Diocese of Eastern American and New York (ROCOR)|Eastern America and New York]]<br>(ROCOR)|
years=1964-1985|
after=[[Vitaly (Ustinov) of New York|Vitaly (Ustinov)]]}}
{{succession|
before=[[Anastasy (Gribanovsky) of Kishinev|Anastasy (Gribanovsky)]]|
title=First Hierarch of the ROCOR|
years=1964-1985|
after=[[Vitaly (Ustinov) of New York|Vitaly (Ustinov)]]}}
*[http://www.russianorthodoxchurch.ws/english/pages/heritage/freepart.html The Free Part of the Russian Church], interview of Metr Philaret given to the West German Catholic weekly ''Publik''
*[http://www.russianorthodoxchurch.ws/synod/eng2006/11enmphilaretvestments.html The Vestments and Staff of His Eminence Metropolitan Philaret Are Given to His Holiness Patriarch Alexy]
*[https://blessedphilaret.blogspot.com/ St. Philaret of New York] A Collection Of Writings, Lifes, & Articles (This site is maintained by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad splinter from ROCOR, which glorified Metropolitan Philaret as a saint in 2009.)
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