From Diocese of Sourozh

Bishop Elisey of Sourozh was elevated to the rank of archbishop

During the Little Entrance of the Divine Liturgy celebrated to mark the first anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia at the cathedral Church of Christ the Saviour, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church granted hierarchical awards to several hierarchs of the Moscow Patriarchate:

Bishop Elisey of Sourozh was elevated to the rank of archbishop in acknowledgement of his zealous service of the Church of God.