Ignatius to Polycarp

Let not widows be neglected. After the Lord be thou their protector. Let nothing be done without thy consent; neither do thou anything without the consent of God, as indeed thou doest not. Be steadfast.

Χῆραι μὴ ἀμελείσθωσαν: μετὰ τὸν κύριον σὺ αὐτῶν φροντιστὴς ἔσο. μηδὲν ἄνευ γνώμης σου γινέσθω μηδὲ σὺ ἄνευ θεοῦ τι πρᾶσσε, ὅπερ οὐδὲ πράσσεις: εὐστάθει.

Let meetings be held more frequently. Seek out all men by name.

πυκνότερον συναγωγαὶ γινέσθωσαν: ἐξ ὀνόματος πάντας ζήτει.