In the degree of their ordination, all deacons are equal. Nevertheless, just as with bishops and presbyters, there are distinctions of administrative rank among deacons. A senior deacon of a cathedral or principal church may be awarded the title [['''''protodeacon]] ''''' and claim precedence when serving with other deacons. The chief deacon who is attached to the person of a bishop is called an [['''''archdeacon]]'''''. A deacon who is also a monastic is called a [['''''hierodeacon]]'''''.