Iamque mari magno Classis cita Texitur: exitium examen rapit.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
The Classis, which met once or twice a year, was composed of all the ministers of the district, with one elder from each congregation, with schoolmasters and kuesters as found good.
"The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America"
Beale M. Schmucker
Above the Classis was the Synod, which met annually, composed of pastors and elders.
"The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America"
Beale M. Schmucker