Chapter 26

1Concerning the ordination of Widows. If a widow is ordained she shall not be sealed, but be made by the name. And if it was one whose husband died a long time, she shall be ordained. And if it was one whose husband had lately died, she shall not be trusted. 'presb3rterate,' but in a the word is marked. But even if she is aged, she shall be tried many days, because lust will contend with those who are ordained to a place. ^ And the widow shall be ordained by word only, and she shall (then) be joined to the rest of the widows ; and they shall not lay hand upon her, because she does not offer the sacrifice, nor has she a (sacred) ministry. For the sealing is for the priests because of their ministry, but (the duty) of widows is about prayer, which is the duty of all.