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Synod of Antioch (341)

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 8

Let not country presbyters give letters canonical, or let them send such letters only to the neighbouring bishops. But the chorepiscopi of good report may give letters pacifical.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon VIII

A country presbyter is not to give canonical letters, or [at most] only to a neighbouring bishop.