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'''Celebration of the Divine Liturgy with open Royal doors up to the "Our Father"''' — The award is made by decree of the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus not earlier than the right of serving the Divine Liturgy with the Royal doors open until the Cherubic hymn.
'''Patriarchal cross''' &dashmdash; The award is made in exceptional cases for exemplary service to the Church by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus. It is worn during Divine services over the vestments and over the riasa at other times.
'''The rank of protopresbyter''' &dashmdash; The award is made in exceptional circumstances, for exemplary service upon the initiative and decision of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus.
====The order of awards for the diaconate is as follows====