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Metropolitan '''Hilarion (Kapral) of Eastern America and New York''' was First Hierarch of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] (ROCOR) from 2008 until his repose on [[May 16]], 20202022. Hilarion was formally [[enthronement|enthroned]] on [[May 18]], 2008. He was also the ruling bishop of the [[Diocese of Australia and New Zealand (ROCOR)|Diocese of Australia and New Zealand]].
== Parents ==
On the [[December 10]], 2009 Metropolitan Hilarion marked 25 years since the date of [[consecration of a bishop|consecration as a bishop]]. The festivities took place in the [[Diocese of Australia and New Zealand (ROCOR)|Diocese of Australia and New Zealand]]. Vladyka Hilarion, notably, is presiding over a period where unity with the Church of Russia is smooth and without inequality, and divisiveness has died down in ROCOR.
On [[May 16]]th, 2022 at the age of 74, Hilarion fell asleep in the Lord after various health struggles.
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