However, the brotherhood refused to accept the restoration of canonical relations between ROCOR and the Moscow Patriarchate and departed in January 2007 for the Old Calendarists Greek Orthodox Synod in Resistance, along with the Holy Annunciation Convent in Willesden, which had been founded by St John the Wonderworker. However, in 2009 a monastic presence within the diocese was restored by the reception and ordination of Abbot Sergei (Armstone)of the monastic hermitage of the Holy Healer Panteleimon, Clacton on Sea. Additionally, there are several places of importance to the life of the Diocese. Notably the White House at Mettingham has become a place of worship, study and fellowship for Orthodox Christians, and serves as the home of St George's Orthodox Information Service; whilst the Parish of Holy New Martyr Elizaabeth, serves as the Chancellery of the Diocese, and holds part of St Elizabeth's relics. A number of relics of the saints may be venerated in the various churches of  the diocese. Among the more notable are:  Since the signing of the Act of Canonical Communion in May 2007, there have been good relations, frequent concelebrations, and joint services among the communities of the Diocese of Great Britain, its sister Diocese of Sourozh, and the two stavropegial parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland, with bishops serving in the parishes of each other's dioceses. In addition, Archbishop Mark regularly participated in the meetings of the local pan-Orthodox assembly of bishops with jurisdiction in the British Isles. Bishop Irenei has attended this assembly since his appointment in June 2017. These meetings are currently not taking place.