By Resolution of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia held at the in the Convent of Grand Duchess Elisabeth the New-Martyr in Buchendorf, Germany, from the 27 May/6 June through the 3/16 of June, 2017, Archpriest Vladimir Derugin, Rector of Protection of the Holy Virgin Church in Palo Alto, CA, has been awarded the dignity of wearing the mitre for 40 years of zealous, pastoral service to the Holy Church.

The Ruling Bishop of the Western American Diocese His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill awarded Father Vladimir during the Divine Liturgy at the Protection church on Sunday the 12/25 of June, 2017.