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- ↑ Hamilton 2016, p. 5.
- ↑ Jerusalem Patriarchate website, Apostolic Succession section
- 1 2 Charanis 1969, p. 218.
- 1 2 Hamilton 2016, p. 6.
- ↑ Runciman 1969, p. 313.
