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* distinction in celebration (the service of the Divine Liturgy with open 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 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.
