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Council of Gangra

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 15

If anyone shall forsake his own children and shall not nurture them, nor so far as in him lies, rear them in becoming piety, but shall neglect them, under pretence of asceticism, let him be anathema.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XV

Whosoever they be that desert their children and do not instruct them in the fear of God let them be anathema.