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Code of Canons of the African Church (Carthage, 419)
Local councils, NPNF II.14
36. Canon 36
Canon XXXVI. (Greek xxxix.)
That bishops or clergymen are not to be ordained unless they have made all their family Christians.
None shall be ordained bishop, presbyters, or deacons before all the inmates of their houses shall have become Catholic Christians.
Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXXVI
He shall not be ordained who hath not made all his household orthodox.