Reference: Mel. 8, CPG 2123.15, Dok. 38
Incipit: Ἔχων τοίνυν τῆς ἐμῆς βουλήσεως
Date: 330/1
Ancient Source: Athanasius, Apol. Sec. 59.6
Ancient Descriptions: Sozomen, HE 2.22.3-5; Socrates, HE 1.27.4-5
English Translation: NPNF2 vol. 4, p. 132, adapted for FCC by SMT

 

Having therefore knowledge of my will, grant free admission to all who wish to enter into the Church. For if I learn that you have hindered or excluded any who claim to be admitted into communion with the Church, I will immediately send someone who shall depose you by my command, and shall remove you from your place.

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