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→For the priesthood
*'''Purple [[Skouphos|skufia]]'''—This is no longer a distinct award in the Moscow Patriarchate, but is the next award in the practice of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
*'''[[Kamilavka]] of violet color'''—The award is by decree of the diocesan hierarch not earlier than three years following the awarding of the Nabedrennik. It is worn during Divine services (removed in accordance with the Ustav) as well as during official and solemn events.
*'''Gold [[pectoral cross]]'''—The award is by decree of the diocesan hierarch not earlier than three years following the awarding of the Kamilavka (for monastics, the Nabedrennik) and not less than five years in service as a priest. Worn during Divine services outside the vestments and in daily circumstances, outside of the [[cassock|riasa]].
*'''The rank of [[archpriest]] or the rank of [[Igumen|hegumen]] (for monastics)''' — The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus not earlier than ten years of service in the priestly order.
*'''[[Palitza]]'''—The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus not earlier than five years after elevation to the order of archpriest (hegumen - for monastics). The Palitza is worn under the phelonion, over the shoulder; the Palitza is worn on the right and the Nabedrennik on the left.
