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St Hippolytus of Rome, tr. Horner, 1904; from the Ethiopic
46. Statute 46: Concerning the Deacons and Presbyters
It is seemly that they should assemble every day with the bishop in the place where he is, that he may command them according to order. And the deacons and presbyters shall not neglect to assemble with the bishop every day, unless sickness of body prevents them. And having assembled together they shall instruct those who are in the churches; and likewise having prayed, they shall turn each to their own work.