In late 1970s he was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan and sent to Belarus. For over 35 years the Primate of the Belarusian Orthodox Church has been reviving the faith, the church life and the construction of temples. Metropolitan Filaret was awarded the title Hero of Belarus and the Order of Francis Skaryna. On December 25, 2013, the Holy Synod granted the request of his Eminence on his retirement with retaining the right to participate in the work of the Holy Synod and the honorable protocol place for devotions and official ceremonies. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Metropolitan Filaret, Honorary Patriarchal Exarch on his birthday.
Honorary Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus and bishop of Russian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Filaret celebrates 81st anniversary
21 марта 2016












