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Clergy awards

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For the priesthood
These awards are made by the decision of the Synod. As above, awards will generally be given after every three years (from the date of ordination).
*Right to wear the '''Gold [[pectoral cross]]'''. This is worn during divine services (over other vestments), and outside of church (over the [[cassock|outer cassock]]).
*Elevation::*''For non-monastics'': Elevation to [[Archpriest]]. This allows the style of 'Very Reverend Father [name]'.:*''For monastics'': Elevation to [[Igumen|Hegumen]]. This allows the style of 'Very Reverend Igumen [name]'.*Elevation to [[Archpriest]] (''for non-monastics'') or [[Igumen|Hegumen]] (''for monastics''). This allows the style of 'Very Reverend Father [name]' or 'Very Reverend Igumen [name]' (respectively).
*Right to wear the '''[[Palitza]]'''. This is worn, suspended from the left shoulder, onto the right side, below the [[Belt]], at the hip; the Nabedrennik is then moved to the opposite side.
*Right to wear the '''Decorated cross'''. This is worn during divine services (over other vestments), and outside of church (over the [[cassock|outer cassock]]).
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