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His thirty plus years of episcopal service have coincided with many important events in the history of the Orthodox Church in this century. During these years, His Eminence has been a constant and dedicated leader and guide. In March of 2005, the members of the Holy Synod of the OCA accepted Archbishop Peter's request for retirement. He was on a leave of absence since the spring 2004 session of the Holy Synod. His retirement became effective [[April 30]], 2005.
In light of Archbishop Peter's retirement, the members of the Holy Synod decided to establish the new [[Diocese of Washington and New York(OCA)|Diocese of Washington and New York]], comprised of the former [[Diocese of New York and New Jersey (OCA)]] and the [[Diocese of Washington (OCA)|Diocese of Washington]], effective [[April 30]], 2005. The move was a return to the diocesan boundaries and structure that had existed until 1981, when the Diocese of Washington was created as the seat of the OCA [[Primate]]. Metropolitan [[Herman (Swaiko) of Washington and New York|Herman]] serves as ruling bishop of the Diocese of Washington and New York and bears the title of Archbishop of Washington and New York, Metropolitan of All America and Canada.
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