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In 1993, the [[holy synod]] of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected him to be an [[auxiliary bishop]] to the Metropolitan of New Zealand, and he was given the title ''Bishop of Zelon''. In 1995, he oversaw the newly established missionary foundation, the Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Korea. In 2000, His Eminence also received a certificate and medal from the mayor of Seoul acclaiming him as an honorary citizen of Seoul.

On [[April 20]], 2004, the Ecumenical Patriarchate decided to elevate the Church of Korea to a Metropolitanate and on [[June 20]], 2004, Metropolitan Sotirios was enthroned as the first Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church of Korea at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul.