A nabedrennik (набедренникъ -- "That which is upon the thigh," a thigh shield) is a vestment worn by priests in the Russian tradition, who have been awarded the right to wear it. It is a square or rectangular cloth worn at the right hip, suspended from a strap attached to the two upper corners of the vestment and drawn over the left shoulder. The nabedrennik is worn only in the Russian tradition by bishops and those priests to whom it has been awarded by their bishop. It is never worn in the Greek tradition. The award is given "for long and dedicated service" to the Church.