In preparation for the tonsuring, the candidate shall have a cassock by the day of the tonsuring. On the eve of his tonsuring, the candidate shall attend Vespers, and, after having a light supper, begin his Eucharistic Fastfast. During that time, he shall interact as little as possible with anyone and spend that time praying and preparing himself for the tonsuring. Married candidates shall refrain from marital relations during this time. He shall have his confession heard either after Vespers or during Matins Orthros on the day of the tonsuring.

On the day of the tonsuring, following the Great Doxology, but before the Troparion troparion before the Divine Liturgy, the candidate is led by the Bishop’s Assistant bishop's assistant to the center of the solea in front of the Bishopbishop. He makes three (3) prostrations toward the Holy Altarholy altar. Then, he turns and makes one (1) prostration toward the Bishop bishop and stops on his knees. The Bishop lays his hand on the candidate head.