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The '''Bishop''' is the first and highest degree of the [[clergy]] in the [[Orthodox Church]] (''episkopos'' in Greek, which means overseer). He is the successor to the Apostles in the service and government of the Church. A bishop, sometimes referred to as the '''ruling bishop''', is responsible for and the head of all the parishes located in his diocese. All authority of the lower orders of clergy is derived from the bishop. No divine services may be served in any Orthodox temple without the authorization of a bishop.