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Code of Canons of the African Church (Carthage, 419)
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44. Canon 44
Canon XLIV. (Greek xlvii.)
Concerning Virgins.
That holy virgins when they are separated from their parents by whom they have been wont to be guarded, are to be commended by the care of the bishop, or presbyter where the bishop is absent, to women of graver age, so that1 living with them they may take care of them, lest they hurt the reputation of the Church by wandering about.
Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XLIV
She who leaves her father for the sake of virginity is to be commended to grave women.
Notes
- The Latin is aut.