[thefrankbaum]

I disagree here, since (and I admit, my knowledge is weak here, so I may be wrong) Lucius of Cyrene was recognized as one of the Seventy Disciples, and thus one of the first Bishops of the Church. Thus, regardless of who Symeon or Manaen were, Lucius was a Bishop, and had the valid authority to confer Holy Orders.

[Uncle Chip]

Lucius of Cyrene was recognized as one of the Seventy Disciples, and thus one of the first Bishops of the Church.

Recognized by whom???

Anyway, Saul had just been chosen by the Lord. He was now the Apostle Paul. So since when do Bishops confer Holy Orders on Apostles??? I thought your church taught it the other way around, or am I wrong???