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      "chunk_data": "3. We are agreed that after union all future ordinations to the Presbyterate would be performed by the laying on of hands of the Bishops and Presbyters;",
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      "chunk_data": "and that all consecrations of Bishops would be performed by Bishops, not less than three taking part in each consecration.",
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