A report is being actively disseminated that the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, Metropolitan Laurus, will be attending the Sarov celebrations in Russia. Such a trip was not discussed by the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, nor considered by Metropolitan Laurus personally. His Eminence will officiate at celebrations of the anniversary of the glorification of St. Seraphim of Sarov in the Russian diaspora.