[UAH] quote of the Early Fathers and Christians of the Church (33AD to 750AD):

You must all follow the bishop as Jesus Christ follows the Father, and the presbytery as you would the Apostles. Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God. Let no one do anything of concern to the Church without the bishop. Let that be considered a valid Eucharist which is celebrated by the bishop, or by one whom he appoints.

St. Ignatius of Antioch (50-107AD) on the Priests of God Mini-Bio: Syrian; ecclesiastical writer, bishop, martyr.

Paul Mugerwa