Ethiopian Broader Canon

Canon 34

Abtilis · Section 35 of 83 · 1 passages

1Abṭelis, 34. A bishop shall not ordain a presbyter or a deacon without inquiry. If he becomes arrogant and acts thus, or if it is heard above him that he has done this, except for the ordination of the people, he shall be deposed. And those who ordained him shall be subject to judgment.