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{{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)

:A rector supervisesis::* Head of the parish, responsible to the Diocesan Authorities;:* Order and correctness The celebrant of divine services.and ceremonies according to the Orthodox rite;:* Order President of Parish Council and correctness of church correspondence.at each meeting or general meeting;:* The parish's representative to Diocesan Authorities in communications about all parish matters;:* Preservation The director of church documentsthe 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 orderly.parishioners;:* 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 developed.Church;:* 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.

A rector directsDuties that he must ensure are done include:* The religious-moral education of youth.* Organises missionary circles.

:A rectoris responsible for::* Cares for development Instructing the parish members and those attending church on the rules of good morals the Orthodox Faith and devotion; :* Instructing children in catechism;:* Proper organisation of church and parish; discusses matters :* Assisting in establishing a school (if one does not exist);:* Organising missionary circles. :A rector supervises::* Order and correctness of divine services;:* Order and correctness of church correspondence;:* Preservation of church documents;:* The activities of Christian faith the Parish Sisterhood;:* The religious-moral education and morals as often as possible 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 people 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.