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The traditional phrase, ''[[primus inter pares]]'' ("first among equals") is an example of ''timis'' which is both ''presbeia'' and ''akolouthia'' in that it gives its holder a position more honored than all other Orthodox bishops, but also it has traditionally been associated with the right to preside at [[Ecumenical Councils]]. It may further include other sorts of prerogatives, depending on canonical interpretation.

Churches following the Greek and Russian traditions have two different ways of determining ''presbeia'' at the altar.