:I can tell you that from my perpective, the most recent edits by Fr. Elias were revisionist history, which asserted a level of autonomy for the bishops inside Russia that ROCOR had never granted them, nor recognized. [[User:Frjohnwhiteford|Frjohnwhiteford]] 04:10, September 14, 2007 (PDT)
:: That's essentially my view, as well, and I'm wont to take Fr. John Whiteford's word about these things. —[[User:ASDamick|<font size="3.5" color="green" face="Adobe Garamond Pro, Garamond, Georgia, Times New Roman">Fr. Andrew</font>]] <sup>[[User_talk:ASDamick|<font color="red">talk</font>]]</sup> <small>[[Special:Contributions/ASDamick|<font color="black">contribs</font>]]</small> 08:32, September 14, 2007 (PDT)