Послание 3 Кирилла Александрийского
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He gave the handwriting of the renunciation, as he says, not of his own free will, but out of need, out of fear and because of threats from some. But besides this, it is not consistent with church decrees that some clergy present a handwritten renunciation. For if they are worthy to serve, let them continue in this, but if they are not worthy, let them withdraw from service, not by renunciation, but even more so by condemnation for deeds against which anyone can raise a great cry, as occurring outside of any order. Kiss the brethren with you; those who are with us kiss you in the Lord.
Wed. III Omni. Council Epistle about Eustathius Metropolitan (III Ecumenical 9); Double 16.
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