Epistle of Ignatius to Hero, a Deacon of Antioch Do nothing without the bishops; for they are priests, and thou a servant of the priests. They baptize, offer sacrifice,[16] Cyprian Epistle IV Take counsel, therefore, and see that this may be more safely managed with moderation, so that the presbyters also, who there offer[3] Cyprian Epistle IX In the meanwhile, let those certain ones among you who are rash and incautious and boastful, and who do not regard man, at least fear God, knowing that, if they shall persevere still in the same course, I shall use that power of admonition which the Lord bids me use; so that they may meanwhile be withheld from offering,[10]