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Ante-Nicene Fathers — American Roberts / Donaldson / Coxe edition, Volume VII · Constitutions of the Holy Apostles — unspecified — eng
XVI. Concerning the ordination of presbyters, I who am loved by the Lord make this constitution for you the bishops: When thou ordainest a presbyter, O bishop, lay thy hand upon his head, in the presence of the presbyters and deacons, and pray, saying: O Lord …
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