Clement of Rome, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VII, Two Epistles Concerning Virginity… (1885)
“ Chapter III.—Rules for the Conduct of Celibate Brethren in Places Where There are Only Married Christians.And if again we chance to come into a place where there is no consecrated brother, but all are married, all those who are there will receive the brother who comes to them, and minister to him, and care for his wants [1] in everything, assiduously, with good-will. ”
