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ID
ER 949
Canon 39 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) decrees that clerics should not attend wedding feasts.
ID
ER 951
The Burgundians become Christians and received Roman clergy who provided them pastoral care. The beginning of the fifth century. Account of Orosius, "History against the pagans" written probably in Africa in AD 416–418.
ID
ER 952
Canon 40 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) decrees that clerics should not feast with Jews.
ID
ER 953
Caelestius, disciple of Pelagius wants to be ordained presbyter in Carthage (North Africa), but is not allowed to by the council in 411. Presbyter Orosius relates this case at the assembly in Jerusalem in AD 415. Orosius, Liber Apologeticus, AD 415.
ID
ER 954
Orosius, presbyter from Braga (Iberian Peninsula) composes the Book in Defence against the Pelagians (Liber Apologeticus) as a consequence of his participation in the conference presided over by John, bishop of Jerusalem (East) in AD 415. He addresses his work to the priests present at this assembly.
ID
ER 955
The presbyters of Caesarea in Mauretania (North Africa) are present during the sermon of Augustine against the Donatists. Caesarea, AD 418. Account of Augustine, "Gesta cum Emerito", AD 418.
ID
ER 956
Canon 41 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) decrees that clerics should not get drunk.
ID
ER 957
Canon 42 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) forbids clerics to practise divination.
ID
ER 958
The Donatist council of AD 418/419 decides that the bishops and presbyters who joined the Catholic communion against their will, can be given pardon and received back in their dignities, if they have not celebrated the Mass or preached to the people. Account of Augustine, "Against Gaudentius", ca 420.
ID
ER 959
Canon 43 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) forbids the ordination of penitents for presbyters. Penitents who have been already ordained should keep their status but, are prohibited from saying Mass.
ID
ER 960
A presbyter, friend of Pelagius, admonishes him in a letter written ca AD 415/417 not to be the occasion for anyone to separate himself from the Church. AD 415/417. Augustine, bishop of Hippo, "On the Proceedings of Pelagius", AD 417.
ID
ER 961
Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), deplores that the Pelagian heresy was invented, not by the bishops, presbyters or any other clerics, but by a monk. Augustine, "On the Proceedings of Pelagius", AD 417.
ID
ER 962
Caelestius, disciple of Pelagius, claims before the Council of Carthage (North Africa) in 411 that Catholic presbyters, among them Rufinus, have taught that sin is not transmitted. Account of Augustine, bishop of Hippo, "The Grace of Christ and Original Sin", AD 418.
ID
ER 963
Canon 44 of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506) forbids presbyters to bless the people and penitents in church.
ID
ER 964
Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) includes the presbyter Jerome in the list of the authority figures who have maintained the doctrine of original sin. Augustine, "Against Julian", AD 421/422.
ID
ER 965
Presbyters from various Gallic provinces subscribe the acts of the Council of Agde (Gaul, AD 506): lists of the presbyters in attendance according to various codices.
ID
ER 966
Orosius takes part in the assembly presided over by Bishop John of Jerusalem in AD 415, in which the orthodoxy of Pelagius is discussed. He mentions the presbyters Avitus of Braga (Iberian Peninsula), Passerius and Vitalis as witnesses to the incompetence of an interpreter employed at this meeting. Orosius, Book in Defense against the Pelagians, AD 415.
ID
ER 967
Cattus, a Donatist presbyter, lives in Turuzi (North Africa) in 411 AD, although the Catholics claim that there are no Donatists there. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 968
Candidus, the Donatist presbyter of the diocese of Cillium (North Africa), used to serve in Vegesela before 411 AD. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 970
Arian bishop Maximinus debates with the Presbyter Heraclius in Hippo Regius (North Africa), AD 427. Account of Augustine, "Debate with Maximinus", AD 427 .
ID
ER 971
Martin of Tours honours his presbyter by passing him a cup at the emperor`s feast, judging him worthier than the emperor himself. Account in the `Life of Saint Martin` by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 396.
ID
ER 972
Canon 10 of the Twelfth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 681) confirms the right of asylum in churches.
ID
ER 973
Canon 11 of the Twelfth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 681) orders priests to detect pagan customs.
ID
ER 974
Signatures of the presbyters representing absent bishops on the Twelfth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 681).
ID
ER 975
Bishop John of Jerusalem (Palestine) accuses Presbyter Orosius who came to pay him his respects on the day of the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem of blasphemy (12 September 415). Orosius, Book in Defence against the Pelagians, AD 415.
ID
ER 976
Monk Clarus is ordained presbyter and establishes a hermitage near Martin of Tours` monastery at Marmoutier, the second half of the 4th century. Account of Sulpicius Severus, "Life of Saint Martin", Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 396.
ID
ER 977
Clerics from a church in the diocese of Tours are visited by their bishop, Martin of Tours. Account in Letter 1 of Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), AD 397.
ID
ER 978
The Donatists have the presbyter Restitutus in Canopi (North Africa), 411 AD. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 979
Sulpicius Severus sees in a vision the presbyter Clarus ascending to heaven after his master, Martin of Tours. Account in the Letter 2 by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), AD 397.
ID
ER 980
Martin of Tours travels to the parish of Candes to reconcile quarrelling clerics. He is accompanied by plenty of his followers, including some presbyters, who then gather around his deathbed and witness his last breath. Account of Sulpicius Severus, Letter 3, Primuliacum (Gaul), AD 398.
ID
ER 981
Felix, the Catholic bishop of Iziriana (North Africa) in AD 411, used to be a Donatist presbyter in the same place before. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 982
Canon 2 of the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 683) indicates how criminal investigation and judgment of clerics and lay dignitaries shall be performed.
ID
ER 983
The Donatists have the presbyter Maximianus in Megalopolis (North Africa), AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 984
Children step on cilices spread on the ground while led to the anointed by a priest during the rite of baptism. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi," AD 657/667).
ID
ER 985
Priests teach catechumens during the time of preparation for baptism. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi", AD 657/667.
ID
ER 986
In the rite of baptism the catechumens are anointed with oil blessed by the priest. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi", AD 657/667).
ID
ER 987
Catechumens that are to be baptized have to declare the creed on Maundy Thursday before the priest. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi", AD 657/667).
ID
ER 988
A priest blesses the water that miraculously filled the baptismal font. After the baptism has been performed by a priest, the flow stops. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi," AD 657/667).
ID
ER 990
On the baptismal formula uttered by a priest administering baptism. Account of Ildefonsus of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula), "De cognitione baptismi", AD 657/667).
ID
ER 992
The Donatists have the presbyter Januarius in Uchi Maius (North Africa) in 411 AD. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 993
The Donatists have the presbyter Victorinus in Casae Calanae (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 994
The Donatists have a presbyter in Trofimiana (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 995
The Donatists claim that their clerics and presbyters were removed by force from Ceramussa (North Africa) before AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 996
The Donatists have the presbyter Lillybius in Giutsitana Salaria (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 997
Victor, the Donatist priest of the diocese of Sufes, serves in Mididi (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 998
The Donatist bishop of Quiza (North Africa) converted to Catholicism before AD 411, but the Donatist presbyters remained in the place. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 999
Postumianus, probably a presbyter, inquires after the priests he knew before his departure to the East. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1000
Florentinus, the presbyter of the Church of Macomades (North Africa) serves, probably temporarily, in Idassa in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1001
The Catholics have the presbyter Crescentianus in Lamiggia (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1002
Postumianus, probably a presbyter, describes the vices of the Gallic clerics. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406.
ID
ER 1003
A presbyter from the Church of Sufasar (North Africa) serves in the city of Numidia in the province of Mauretania in 411 AD; he kept vigil with a Donatist bishop. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 1004
The presence and the fate of a Catholic community, led by a presbyter, in Caesariana (North Africa) is discussed at the Conference of Carthage in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1005
The Donatist presbyter Rufinus of Midili (North Africa) represents his sick bishop at the Conference of Carthage in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1006
Canon 7 of the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, 683 AD) forbids priests to stop celebrating offices in their churches, strip the altars of the cloth, and extinguish lights because of the quarrels.
ID
ER 1007
Canon 10 of the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 683) allows priests who received penance while sick but then recovered to retain their office.
ID
ER 1008
Presbyters of Martin of Tours sit in one of the sacristies of the church in Tours, chatting or engaging in business activity. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1009
A presbyter witnesses a sphere of fire that shines around the head of Martin blessing the altar in the church in Tours. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1010
The Catholics have a presbyter in Aquae (North Africa) in 411; they used to have a bishop there. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1011
The churches and clergy are seriously affected by the sack of Braga by the Visigoths in AD 456. Account of Hydatius, writing in Chaves (Iberian Peninsula), ca AD 468–69.
ID
ER 1012
The Catholics have a presbyter in Cemerinianu (North Africa) in 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1013
There are Catholic presbyters in Zella (North Africa) in AD 411. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, AD 411.
ID
ER 1014
Eusebius, to whom Sulpicius Severus addressed his Letter 1, was a presbyter, and now is a bishop. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1015
Geminius Victor, bishop of Furnos (North Africa), made the presbyter Geminius Faustinus executor of his testament. Since it has been recently constituted that the clerics should not take such charges, Cyprian, the bishop of Carthage, forbids saying Mass and praying for Victor. Cyprian, Letter 1, AD 249.
ID
ER 1016
Canon 8 of the Twelfth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 681) mentions the admonitions of priests for the men who divorced from their wives.
ID
ER 1017
Sulpicius warns clerics against regular contacts with women. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1018
Vitalis, the Donatist bishop of Mascula (North Africa) in 411, used to be a Catholic deacon in Sitifis, and then a Donatist presbyter (deposed for adultery). Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 1019
DRAFT: Inscription of Vitalis - maybe
ID
ER 1020
The Catholics claim to have a presbyter "interventor" in Silemsila (North Africa) in 411, while the see is vacant. Account of the Acts of the Conference of Carthage, 411 AD.
ID
ER 1021
Martin of Tours values a particular virgin higher than many priests. Virgins should avoid contacts even with priests. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1022
A servant announces to the monks and probably presbyters Gallus, Sulpicius, and Postumianus, that Presbyter Refrigerius is standing at the doors. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406.
ID
ER 1023
Canon 11 of the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 683) forbids to receive a fugitive cleric or monk.
ID
ER 1024
Canon 12 of the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 683) allows clerics and monks to appeal to the metropolitan bishop or even to the king against the excommunication imposed on them by their own bishop.
ID
ER 1025
A crowd of monks, including three presbyters, enter the cell in which Sulpicius Severus, monka and probably presbyter, and his companions confer. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), c.406.
ID
ER 1026
Signatures of the presbyters and "fathers" (abbates) present at the Fourteenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 684).
ID
ER 1027
Signatures of the presbyters and "fathers" (abbates) present at the Thirteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 683).
ID
ER 1028
Presbyter Refrigerius suggests Gallus describe one of Martin of Tours` miracles, which took place in Chartres in the presence of presbyter Evagrius. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1029
Presbyter Gallus has learned recently that presbyter Arpagius witnessed one of Martin of Tours` miracles, which took place probably in Tours. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406 AD.
ID
ER 1030
Presbyter Refrigerius bears witness to the events concerning Count Avitianus which he has learned from the tribune Dagridius. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1031
Clerics often touch demoniacs and shout at them during exorcisms. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca 406.
ID
ER 1032
Presbyters Refrigerius and Gallus converse about a miracle of Martin of Tours with Romulus, son of the prefect Auspicius. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1033
Presbyter Marcellus is responsible for the community of monks living in the old fortress at Amboise. He is unable to demolish a pagan temple there. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1034
Presbyter Brictio was raised in the monastery by Martin of Tours. He is angry with Martin, because the latter reproached him for buying horses and slaves. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1035
Presbyter Brictio is accused of many crimes. His bishop, Martin of Tours, is not willing to remove him from his office, fearing that it would seem like revenge. Account in the "Dialogues" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 406.
ID
ER 1037
Canon 4 of the First Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 511) forbids ordaining laymen without the consent of the king and the count. Only direct descendants of ordained clerics are excluded from this rule, and they seem to be bound to follow the vocation of their parents.
ID
ER 1038
Signatures of the presbyters and "fathers" (abbates) present at the Fifteenth Council in Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 688).
ID
ER 1039
Canon 5 of the First Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 511) describes the correct use of the gifts in offerings and fields bestowed by the king on the Church. These funds should be used e.g. for the stipends of clergymen, who shall be also exempted from taxation.
ID
ER 1040
Canon 7 of the First Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 511) forbids abbots and presbyters from asking the king for benefices without the commendation of their bishops.
ID
ER 1041
Orosius, presbyter from Braga (Iberian Peninsula) addresses his work on the Priscillianist and Origenist heresies to Bishop Augustine of Hippo (Latin North Africa), whom he considers his teacher, in order to inform him what spiritual dangers threaten the Christianity in Spain, Orosius`s fatherland. Orosius, Commonitorium written in North Africa, AD 414.
ID
ER 1042
Canon 1 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) orders the use of only bread and wine for the Eucharistic offering, and forbids their substitution with milk and grapes.
ID
ER 1043
Canon 2 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids the use of sacred vessels in secular activities.
ID
ER 1044
Canon 3 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids priests to celebrate mass without a stole.
ID
ER 1045
Canon 4 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids clerics to live with women other than their mothers.
ID
ER 1046
Canon 6 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids priests to impose corporal punishments on clerics.
ID
ER 1047
Canon 7 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids the buying ecclesiastical offices.
ID
ER 1048
Canon 8 of the Third Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 675) forbids priests to use the familia of the Church to work on their private lands and neglect the lands of the Church.
ID
ER 1049
King Egica orders that every parish church be in charge of a presbyter, and that the material needs of these churches, especially concerning restorations, be met. The tomus of King Egica preceding the canons of the Sixteenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 693).
ID
ER 1050
Canon 2 of the Sixteenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 693) orders bishops, presbyters, and judges to extirpate the pagan customs.
ID
ER 1051
Canon 3 of the Sixteenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 693) imposes punishments on clerics who committed a homosexual act.
ID
ER 1052
Canon 5 of the Sixteenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 693) orders all basilicas to be presided by presbyters who shall take care of restorations.
ID
ER 1053
Canon 5 in the collection of the canons of the Eastern councils composed by Martin of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 572/580) forbids bishops, presbyters, and deacons to transfer to another town.