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*Elevation in rank;
*Elements of liturgical raiments which have a spiritual significance;
*Distinction in celebration (the service of the [[Divine Liturgy ]] with open [[Holy Doors|Royal doors ]] up to the Cherubic hymn or up to the Our Father.)
The awards are granted in the strict order of their gradation. There are awards for the episcopate, priesthood[[priest]]hood, and the diaconate. The presentation of awards for priests and deacons are made by the ruling diocesan hierarch or, by his direction, the [[vicar ]] bishop. Upon presentation of hierarchical awards the hierarch proclaims "Axios." Awards touching upon distinction in celebration are regulated by the hierarchical location of the sacred minister during conciliar celebrations.
In the case of identical awards, precedence is determined by the date of [[ordination]].
====For the episcopate====
*Elevation to the order of [[archbishop]]*Elevation to the order of [[metropolitan]]
The awards are carried out upon the initiative and decision of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus.