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In 1964, Bp. Philaret represented Abp. Sava at a meeting of the Council of Bishops of ROCOR in which the first hierarch Metr. Anastassy announced his resignation. As the youngest bishop among those at the council, the Council elected Bp. Philaret the successor to Metr. Anastassy. Metr. Philaret was [[enthronement|enthroned]] first hierarch of ROCOR on [[May 14]], 1964.
Metr. Philaret served as the first hierarch of ROCOR for twenty one years. He reposed on November 21, 1985 and was buried in the cemetery of the Church of Dormition. In November 1998, the Synod decided to transfer Metr. Philaret's [[relics]] to to a new vault under the [[altar]] of Holy Trinity Cathedral at Jordanville, New York. When his tomb was opened, his relics were found to be [[Incorruptibility|incorrupt]].
On October 23, 2009 Metropolitan Philaret was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad at Holy Transfiguration Skete. This was previously done by the True Orthodox Church of Greece on May 19 – 20, 2001. These glorifications have not been recognized by other Orthodox groups, however.
