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On [[November 28]], 1955, Metr. Benjamin became the ruling hierarch of the Diocese of Saratov as Metropolitan of Saratov and Balashov. On [[December 26]], 1957, his title was changed to Metropolitan of Saratov and Volsk.
On [[February 29]], 1958, Metr. Benjamin retired to the [[Pskov-Caves Monastery|Pskov-Pechersk Monastery]] where he reposed on [[October 4]], 1961. He was buried in the caves of the monastery.
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