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First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

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First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
Bishopric
Russian Orthodox Church
Incumbent:
Metropolitan Nicholas (Olhovsky)
Information
First holderMetropolitan Anthony (1863 - 1936)
Established1920
Parent churchRussian Orthodox Church Outside Russia
PatriarchPatriarch Kirill of Moscow

The First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, or Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, is the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, a semi-autonomous Church under the Moscow Patriarchate.[1]

The position of First Hierarch is currently occupied by Nicholas (Olhovsky).[2][3] The see of the First Hierarch is currently the Russian Orthodox Eparchy of Eastern America and New York.

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References

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  1. ^ "History of the Church Abroad | ROCOR Europe". Русская Православная Епархия Великобритании и Западной Европы | Russian Orthodox Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  2. ^ "The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia - Official Website". www.synod.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  3. ^ "Archbishop Elpidophoros Congratulates Metropolitan Nicholas, Newly-Elected First Hierarch of the ROCOR - From the Archdiocese - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America". www.goarch.org. Retrieved 2022-09-14.