Constitutions of the Holy Apostles: Book II. Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons
by Constitutions of the Holy Apostles
The duties of bishops, presbyters, and deacons, and how disputes in a congregation are to be settled.
1. Sec. I.—On Examining Candidates for the Episcopal Office.2. Sec. II.—On the Character and Teaching of the Bishop3. Sec. III.—How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the Penitent4. Sec. IV.—On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor5. Sec. V.—On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers6. Sec. VI.—The Disputes of the Faithful to Be Settled by the Decisions of the Bishop, and the Faithful to Be Reconciled7. Sec. VII.—On Assembling in the Church8. Sec. VIII.—On the Duty of Working for a Livelihood