Book II. Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles · The Apostolic Tradition (anonymous, compilation)

1. Sec. I.—On Examining Candidates for the Episcopal Office.
2. Sec. II.—On the Character and Teaching of the Bishop
3. Sec. III.—How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the Penitent
4. Sec. IV.—On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor
5. Sec. V.—On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers
6. Sec. VI.—The Disputes of the Faithful to Be Settled by the Decisions of the Bishop, and the Faithful to Be Reconciled
7. Sec. VII.—On Assembling in the Church
8. Sec. VIII.—On the Duty of Working for a Livelihood
9. Elucidation