{{diversity}}''This is paraphrased from the ROCOR regulations[http://synod.com/synod/engdocuments/enov_rectors.html] , and supplemented by the ROCOR Normal Parish By-laws[http://www.rocor.org.au/news10/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/normal_parish_bylaws_en.pdf], to give an idea of what is required of rectors. Many of these regulations would apply across traditions.''

A There are two levels of a rector is:* Head of the parish's duties - those he must personally do, responsible to the Diocesan Authorities;* President of Parish Council and at each meeting;* The parish's representative to Diocesan Authorities in communications about all parish matters;* Being the director of the parish school those he must ensure are done (if one existswhether by him or by someone else).

A rector is responsible forDuties that he must personally do include:* Proper organisation of church and parish;* Assisting in establishing a school (if one does not exist);* Establishing a school (if one does not exist);* Organising missionary circles (and organising them if they don't exist).

:A rector supervisesis::* Order and correctness Head of the parish, responsible to the Diocesan Authorities;:* The celebrant of divine servicesand ceremonies according to the Orthodox rite;:* Order President of Parish Council and correctness of church correspondenceat each meeting or general meeting;:* Preservation of church documentsThe parish's representative to Diocesan Authorities in communications about all parish matters;:* The religious-moral education and development director of youththe parish school (if one exists).

:A rector ensures that::* The temple Discusses matters of Christian faith and morals as often as possible with all its possessions (e.g. sacramental items, icons, vestments, service books, etc) are cleaned and orderlyparishioners;:* All decisions of AGMsBattles all influences which may corrupt Orthodox Christian people, EGMs and Parish Council Meetings are carried out;* Charity work in attempts to keep all Orthodox Christians within the parish is developedChurch;:* Good morals are developed in the parish;* A parish library is establishedMust co-sign all cheques.

:A rector keeps::* The official church seal;:* The metrical books (with details on baptisms, marriages, funerals, etc), and issues extracts as required.

Duties that he must ensure are done include: :A rector is responsible for::* Instructing the parish members and those attending church on the rules of the Orthodox Faith and devotion; :* Instructing children in catechism;:* Proper organisation of church and parish;:* Assisting in establishing a school (if one does not exist);:* Organising missionary circles. :A rectorsupervises::* Discusses matters Order and correctness of Christian faith divine services;:* Order and morals as often as possible correctness of church correspondence;:* Preservation of church documents;:* The activities of the Parish Sisterhood;:* The religious-moral education and development of youth. :A rector ensures that::* The temple with parishionersall its possessions (e.g. sacramental items, icons, vestments, service books, etc) are cleaned and orderly;:* Battles all influences which may corrupt Orthodox Christian peopleAll decisions of AGMs, EGMs and attempts to keep all Orthodox Christians within Parish Council Meetings are carried out;:* Charity work in the parish is developed;:* Good morals are developed in the Churchparish;:* A parish library is established.