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In 2001, the Russian Church Abroad celebrated the 50th anniversary of His Eminence's service as bishop. That year, Vladyka Vitaly announced his retirement.
On September 25, 2006, Metropolitan Vitaly reposed in Mansonville, Canada.<ref>Repose of Metropolitan Vitaly, [http://www.pokrov.org.uk/News/Vladyka_Vitaly.htmlRepose of Metropolitan Vitaly], December 25, 2007</ref>