Again - For the Orthodox, authority does not reside in a specific place. Authority resides in the Holy Scriptures, the writings of the Holy Fathers, the liturgy and other services, including hymns, preserved and transmitted by the Bishops, who are held accountable to and by the faithful.
It is a mindset that the Western mind has some difficulty in adjusting to.
Thank-you for your good comment in the posting.
Maybe I was thinking more of the high regard and respect it is given more likely.