Hieromonk James, superior of Botel Abbey [Abbey of Sts. Alban and Aethelwold], having previously been given ‘final vows’ on the day before [Saturday, September 15th (OS) / 28th (NS)], was elevated to the rank of Abbot on Sunday, immediately prior to the Consecration of Bishop Lazr. As part of the rite of making / ordaining an Abbot, the candidate prostrates during the Litany of the Saints as well [in this case, he prostrated with the future Bishop Lazr]; then the Abbot-elect kneels before the Metropolitan, he promises obedience to the Holy Rule and administrating a monastery according to such as Abbot, then after additional prayers are chanted, he is given both the Crozier and the Holy Rule; then additional prayers, and then during the Prayer of Making an Abbot [chanted in the Preface tone], the Metropolitan lays his hand upon the candidate; then after the laying on of hands, additional prayers are said for the newly made Abbot.