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Council of Neocaesarea (c. 315)
Local councils, NPNF II.14
Chapter 15
The deacons ought to be seven in number, according to the canon, even if the city be great. Of this you will be persuaded from the Book of the Acts.
Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XV
Seven Deacons according to the Acts of the Apostles should be appointed for each great city.