===OCA===
*2009 August: Abbot Gerasim began studies at [[St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York)|St Vladimir's Seminary]] and was considered an episcopal candidate for the vacant [[Diocese of Alaska (OCA)]]. He was asked by the Holy Synod to study at a seminary for a year. However, once there, he decided to remain for three years and graduate with a Master of Divinity degree.
*2010 Summer: Igumen Gerasim visited 35 villages in Alaska, serving in ~10, and was introduced as a candidate to be the next bishop (a role that was actually filled by Bp [[David (Mahaffey) of Alaska|David]]).
*2015 Feb 16: Archim. Gerasim was nominated to be the Bishop of Dallas and the South at the Special Diocesan Assembly.