Holy Eucharist Teachings by the Fathers of the Church Fathers of the Church - St Clement of Alexandria (c. 150 - 216 A.D.)
Letter to the Corinthians 44, 4 (C. 98 AD):
"Our sin will not be small if we eject from the episcopate those who blamelessly and holily have offered its Sacrifices. Blessed are those presbyters who have already finished their course, and who have obtained a fruitful and perfect release."
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