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Ignatius to Polycarp · Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer of Antioch

Let not widows be neglected. After the Lord be thou their protector. Let nothing be done without thy consent; neither do thou anything without the consent of God, as indeed thou doest not. Be steadfast.

Ign Pol 4.1

Let meetings be held more frequently. Seek out all men by name.

Ign Pol 4.2

Despise not slaves, whether men or women. Yet let not these again be puffed up, but let them serve the more faithfully to the glory of God, that they may obtain a better freedom from God. Let them not desire to be set free at the public cost, lest they be found slaves of lust.

Ign Pol 4.3