==Status of Awards of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)==
I. The awards of the [[Church of Russia|Russian Orthodox Church]] are means for rewarding the clergy and laity for their efforts and achievements for Orthodoxy - in pastoral service, in theological, scholarly and administrative accomplishments, in the revival of spiritual life, the establishment of temples and missionary, charitable, social and educational efforts.
:There are two kinds of awards: hierarchical and ecclesiastical. (Only the hierarchical awards will be described here)