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In 1995, Bishop Hilarion was transferred to the See of Washington while retaining his residence in New York. This didn't last long, however, as he was simultaneously transferred to the [[Diocese of Australia and New Zealand (ROCOR)|Diocese of Australia and New Zealand]] and raised to the rank of [[archbishop]]. Further honor came in 2003 when he was awarded the honour of wearing a diamond cross on his [[klobuk]].
Upon Metropolitan Laurus's death Archbishop Hillarion became Hilarion was appointed as the temporary head of the ROCORSynod. On May 12, 2008, Archbishop Hillarion was elected and elevated as the new Metropolitan of ROCOR, having recieved a vast majority of votes.
