An archabbot within the United Roman-Ruthenian Church is an abbot or higher rank. It is the monastic order equivalent of an archbishop, though it has some restrictions relative to a bishop and is not considered a separate Holy Order of ordination. Abbots are permitted to ordain, with permission of the Apostolic See, through the Holy Order of Sub-Deacon and also administered Confirmation/Chrismation. An archabbot may be head of an archabbey or it may be given as a special honour.
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