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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 27

Neither they of the priesthood, nor clergymen, nor laymen, who are invited to a love feast, may take away their portions, for this is to cast reproach on the ecclesiastical order.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXVII

A clergyman invited to a love feast shall carry nothing away with him; for this would bring his order into shame.