CHAP. XIV.

LET them who have piously and faithfully behaved themselves in their past Ministeries and Functions, and are assumed into the Order of the Presby∣tery, have a good Testimony and Commendation. And these are they, who have served not only in the Office of a Deacon at least a whole Year, except the Bishop thought otherwise convenient, for the Utility and Necessity of the Church: But also have been judged and approved fit, by a strict and curious Examination, to teach the people those things, which are necessary to be known by all in order to their Salvation, and to administer the Sacraments; and thus being excellent and conspicuous for Piety and chast Conversation, an illustrious Pattern of good Works, and wholesome Doctrines and Admonitions may be ex∣pected from them. Let the Bishop take care, that they celebrate Masses at least on Sundays, and on Solemn Festivals; but if they have the cure of Souls, as often as their Duty and the Discharge of the same shall require. Those that are promoted per saltum, altho they shall not administer, the Bishop may for a lawful cause dispence with them.