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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 5

Ordinations are not to be held in the presence of hearers.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon V

Ordinations are not to be performed in the presence of hearers.

Balsamon

This canon calls elections “laying on of hands,” and says that since in elections unworthy things are often said with regard to those who are elected, therefore they should not take place in the presence of any that might happen to come to hear.

Aristenus

The prayers of ordination are not to be said out loud so that they may be heard by the people.