Clergy and ranks

Что означают слова, которые звучат в храме: облачения, богослужения, таинства, устройство храма.

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Clergy and ranks

Hegumen

A senior title of a monastic priest, tied above all to heading a monastery; the sign is the staff given at appointment.

Clergy and ranks

Hierodeacon

A monk in the rank of deacon; the senior one is called an archdeacon.

Clergy and ranks

Hieromonk

A monk ordained to the priesthood: he serves exactly as any priest does, but lives under monastic vows.

Clergy and ranks

How to address the clergy

A priest is addressed as Father with his name, a bishop as Vladyka, the patriarch as Your Holiness.