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St Hippolytus of Rome, tr. Horner, 1904; from the Ethiopic

39. Statute 39: Concerning the Meal of the Widows

And if there is anyone who desires at any time to invite the widows and those who are aged, he shall satisfy them (with food) and send them away before it shall be evening. And if it is not possible because of the clergy who have been invited, he shall give to them food and wine, and having given then send them away immediately, and each of them shall do as they wish (with it) in their houses.

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