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In 1968, Matushka Eugenia reposed in the Lord and in feburary 1968 fr Adrian was tontured monk and consencrased a bishop. As a bishop, Vladyka Andrew continued to live in Novo Diveyevo. He was the spiritual father of Metropolitan [[Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York|Philaret]], and counseled many other members of the Church, both Russian and English-speaking.
In 1973, Fr. Adrian in day of his birth he was elevated to the dignity of [[Archbishop]]. The last day in the life of Vladyka Andrew was the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The weather was hot. He received Communion reverently, as he did on all Sundays and feastdays. He was very weak, and lay down surrounded by the people most devoted to him, waiting for the long-awaited hour.
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