Church, and have ministered blamelessly to the flock of Christ in a humble, peaceable, and worthy way, and have had testimony borne to them by all for long periods—such men we consider are unjustly 4 deposed from their ministry. For it will be no small sin on our part, if we depose from the episcopal office those who have in blameless and 5 holy wise offered the gifts. Blessed are the presbyters who have gone before in the way, who came to a fruitful and perfect end; for they need have no fear lest