Aleksander established his community as an exarchate under Constantinople. Most of the other bishops and clergy who remained behind were deported to Siberia. In 1958, a new synod was established in exile, and the church was organized from Sweden.
Aleksander founded his community as an exarchate within Constantinople. Most of the remaining bishops and clergy were sent to Siberia. A new synod was established in exile in 1958, and the church was reorganized from Sweden.