Four years ago, in April 2015, Vladyka George came to Australia from America and became vicar Bishop of the Australian-New Zealand Diocese of the ROCOR, assistant to Metropolitan Hilarion, who noted that this "is really a joyful event, as the episcopal presence in the diocese is increasing." Vladyka Georgy received the title of Bishop of Canberra in Australia and settled under the diocesan administration in the Sydney district of Croydon.