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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 20

It is not right for a deacon to sit in the presence of a presbyter, unless he be bidden by the presbyter to sit down. Likewise the deacons shall have worship of the subdeacons and all the [inferior] clergy.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XX

A deacon shall not sit down unless bidden.