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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 12

Bishops are to be appointed to the ecclesiastical government by the judgment of the metropolitans and neighbouring bishops, after having been long proved both in the foundation of their faith and in the conversation of an honest life.

Note · Ancient Epitome of Canon XII

Whoever is most approved in faith and life and most learned, he is fit to be chosen bishop.