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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 35

Christians must not forsake the Church of God, and go away and invoke angels and gather assemblies, which things are forbidden. If, therefore, any one shall be found engaged in this covert idolatry, let him be anathema; for he has forsaken our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and has gone over to idolatry.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXXV

Whoso calls assemblies in opposition to those of the Church and names angels, is near to idolatry and let him be anathema.