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Synod of Laodicea

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 56

Presbyters may not enter and take their seats in the bema before the entrance of the Bishop: but they must enter with the Bishop, unless he be at home sick, or absent.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon LVI

A presbyter shall not enter the bema before the bishop, nor sit down.