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* In 1924, he made an extensive pilgrimage to the Holy land and Egypt. This is all described in his book published in 1925 "Great and Wondrous Pilgrimages to Palestine and Sinai".
* In 1930, Elder Ierotheos reposed and Father Philotheos succeeded him as abbot of Longovarda.
:'': At this stage, Father Philotheos had the reputation of a Saint.''* In 1934, he makes another pilgrimage, this time to Constantinople.* He founds the convent of the Theotokos "Myrtidiotissa" (of the Myrtle Tree) in Paros.* 1980 - Blessed Elder Philotheos (Zervakos) died dies on the morning of [[May 8]] with .:: His funeral was conducted by Archimandrite Dionysios of Simonopetra Monastery of Mt Athos.:: His relics were laid to rest at the new calendarconvent in Paros, in a place that he chose beside the chapel dedicated to his spiritual mentor, Saint Nexktarios of Aegina.
* He is classified as a Modern Orthodox Saint.
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