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ID
ER 2190
Two priests (presbyters?) from Liguria (Italy) bribed with huge amount of money are sent as envoys by the Ostrogothic king Vittigis to the Persian king, Chosroes, in order to persuade him to attack East Romans, AD 539. Account of Procopius, "The Wars", written in Constantinople, AD 545-551.
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ER 2212
Having been accused of posting messages of King Totila in the conspicuous places in Rome at night, Arian priests are expelled from the city by the commanders of the East Roman army, AD 543. Account of Procopius, "The Wars", written in Constantinople, AD 545-551.
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ER 283
Canon 2 of the Council of Valencia (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids clerics to appropriate anything from the property of the bishop after his death.
ID
ER 284
Canon 4 of the Council of Valencia (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546), indicates how the bishop`s funeral shall be held, and recommends presbyters not to bury their bishop in the absence of any other bishop.
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ER 285
Canon 5 of the Council of Valencia (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546), orders the demotion of the wandering clerics.
ID
ER 286
Canon 6 of the Council of Valencia (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546), forbids bishops to ordain a person from a diocese other than their own.
ID
ER 153
Funerary inscription of Britto, presbyter probably in Mértola (Iberian Peninsula), died in AD 546.
ID
ER 209
Canon 1 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids clerics to shed blood.
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ER 210
Canon 3 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) allows monks to be ordained, exempts the property of monasteries from the power of the bishop, and forbids laymen to build churches which falsely pretend to be monasteries, only to gain an exemption.
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ER 234
Canon 8 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids clerics to drag their servant or disciple out of the church to which he has fled.
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ER 235
Canon 5 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) imposes punishments on clerics who have fallen into a sin of the flesh.
ID
ER 241
Canon 11 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) imposes punishments on clerics who have got into a fight.
ID
ER 250
Canon 12 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids bishops to ordain clerics against the impediments indicated in the canons.
ID
ER 251
Canon 15 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids clerics to live with women to whom they are not related.
ID
ER 252
Canon 16 of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546) forbids clerics to appropriate the property of the bishop after his death.
ID
ER 253
Presbyter Gratus from Gerona (Iberian Peninsula) signs the acts of the Council of Lerida (Iberian Peninsula, AD 546).
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ER 1404
Canon 3 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) forbids presbyters to live with non-related women or entrust them with domestic duties. Even women related to them should not stay in their houses during improper hours.
ID
ER 1405
Canon 4 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) demotes clerics who come back to their marital bed after ordination.
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ER 1406
Canon 5 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) forbids to promote or assign duties to clerics from another diocese without the permission of their respective bishops.
ID
ER 1407
Canon 6 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) explains the rules that apply to slaves and former slaves that are ordained clerics.
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ER 1408
Canon 8 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) forbids bishops to take advantage of the death of a bishop and ordain clerics in his diocese before his successor is named.
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ER 1409
Canon 20 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) requires of the church superiors to visit and exhort prisoners.
ID
ER 1410
Canon 16 of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) excommunicates people who give something to priests and then take it back.
ID
ER 1411
Ten presbyters and two abbots sign the acts of the Fifth Council of Orléans (Gaul, AD 549) on behalf of their absent bishops.
ID
ER 1892
Funerary inscription of the presbyter Teodulfus, Ventabren (Gaul), 7th or late 6th century.
ID
ER 2222
Inscription on the brim of the baptismal font, constructed by the Presbyter Felix and other people. Kelibia (North Africa), AD 550/600.
ID
ER 1983
An anonymous presbyter celebrates mass in the basilica dedicated to Saint Julian built by the noblewoman Victorina on the territory of her villa near Saintes (Gaul), the second half of the 6th century. Account of Gregory of Tours, "The Miracles of the Martyr Julian", Tours (Gaul), AD 573/585.
ID
ER 1840
Funerary inscription of Presbyter Polibius (or: Olybrius), Vienne (Gaul), ca 550/650.
ID
ER 2387
Sixteen Homoian clerics of the church of Anastasia in Ravenna (Italy), among them two presbyters Optarit and Vitalianus, sign the document which confirms the sale of land belonging to the church to the defensor Peter. The document on papyrus produced in Ravenna in 551.
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ER 1440
Canon 1 of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) leaves it to the judgment of the priest whether a penitent may be brought back into communion with the Church.
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ER 1441
Canon 2 of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) forbids presbyters to dwell with non-related women.
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ER 1443
Canon 4 of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) forbids clerics to file lawsuits with lay judges or to seek protection from laymen.
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ER 1444
Canon 5 of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) decrees that before the presbyterial ordination a period of eight days should be reserved, so that the people could have the chance to speak against the candidate and present proofs of his unworthiness.
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ER 1445
Canon 6 of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) decrees that priests should relinquish Church slaves donated by laymen of the fourth part of their previous tribute or whatever kind of service.
ID
ER 1446
Presbyter Flavius subscribes the acts of the Council of Eauze (Gaul, AD 551) in the name of his bishop Thomas.
ID
ER 634
Funerary inscription of Stephen, presbyter probably in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula), died in the late 6th or early 7th century.
ID
ER 1447
Presbyter Hiculfus and Abbot Laubacharius, along with two bishops and two deacons, hear the confession of Bishop Saffaracus of Paris and then relate it to the Council of Paris (Gaul, AD 552).
ID
ER 84
Funerary inscription of Severus, presbyter probably in Beja (Iberian Peninsula), died in AD 584.
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ER 1448
Canon 4 of the Fifth Council of Arles (Gaul, AD 554) forbids presbyters to remove from office a deacon or a subdeacon without his bishop`s knowledge.
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ER 1449
Canon 6 of the Fifth Council of Arles (Gaul, AD 554) orders clerics to look after the property that they received for use from their bishop.
ID
ER 1450
Canon 7 of the Fifth Council of Arles (Gaul, AD 554) forbids bishops to ordain clerics from another diocese unless permitted by their bishops.
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ER 1451
Four presbyters subscribe the acts of the fifth council of Arles (Gaul, AD 554) in the name of their bishops.
ID
ER 2233
DRAFT Funerary poem for the Presbyter Mareas. Rome, AD 554/555.
ID
ER 351
In the year 545 Pope Vigilius sends Presbyter Ampliatus to govern the Church of Rome during his absence. Account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome, probably in the early 7th c.).
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ER 356
The clergy of Rome ask Justinian for the recall of Pope Vigilius and clerics exiled with him. Rome, after AD 552. Account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome, probably in the early 7th c.).
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ER 1516
Belisarius makes the clergy of Rome elect Vigilius as their new bishop in AD 537. Account of Liberatus of Carthage, "Breviarium", AD 555/566.
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ER 1517
Presbyter Philip is among legates sent by Pope Celestine I to the Council of Ephesus, AD 431. Account of Liberatus of Carthage, "Breviarium", AD 555/566.
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ER 1518
Presbyter Bonifatius is among the legates sent by Pope Leo I to the Council of Chalcedon, AD 451. Account of Liberatus of Carthage, "Breviarium", AD 555/566.
ID
ER 358
Presbyter Andrew of Ostia is one of three consecrators of Pope Pelagius. Rome, AD 556. Account of the Liber Pontificalis (written in Rome), after AD 561.
ID
ER 1562
Canon 6 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably 585/592) decrees that presbyters should themselves ask for the chrism, or, in the case of illness, they should send their archsubdeacon.
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ER 1563
Thirty-three presbyters attend and sign the acts of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably 585/592).
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ER 1566
Canon 7 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably 585/592) decrees that all presbyters should attend the diocesan synod every year in May; likewise, all the abbots should gather in the city in November.
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ER 1567
Canon 8 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that the Eucharist cannot be celebrated by presbyters with wine mixed with anything other than water.
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ER 1568
Canon 10 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that the presbyter is forbidden to say Mass twice at the same altar on the same day, or at the altar at which the bishop has previously said Mass on that same day.
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ER 1569
Canon 18 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters should not baptize children in any period other than Easter.
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ER 1570
Canon 19 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that if a presbyter has eaten or drunk something, he cannot say Mass or remain in the Church while Mass is celebrated.
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ER 1571
Canon 20 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) excommunicates an archpresbyter who does not inform his bishop or archdeacon of the illicit sexual activity on the part of his presbyters, deacons or subdeacons.
ID
ER 1572
Canon 21 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters should not share a bed with their wives, or have sexual contact with them.
ID
ER 1573
Canon 22 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that widows of presbyters cannot remarry.
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ER 1574
Canon 33 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters cannot attend public executions.
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ER 1577
Canon 34 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that no presbyter may judge in cases where the culprit can be sentenced to death.
ID
ER 1578
Canon 35 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters are forbidden to take another cleric to a court of law.
ID
ER 1579
Canon 39 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) excommunicates presbyters who maintain relations with someone who has been excommunicated.
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ER 1580
Canon 40 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters are forbidden to dance or sing at feasts.
ID
ER 301
Presbyters are present at the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561). Acts and canons of the First Council of Braga.
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ER 302
Canon 15 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) forbids clerics and monks from living with women not related to them.
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ER 1582
Canon 41 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) decrees that presbyters should act through representatives if they want to take someone to a court of law.
ID
ER 303
Canon 3 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) indicates that "Dominus vobiscum" is a proper way for bishops and presbyters to greet the people.
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ER 1583
Canon 43 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) excommunicates judges and laymen who would injure a presbyter without consulting a bishop, archdeacon, or archpresbyter.
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ER 304
Canon 7 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) orders to divide the ecclesiastical property into three parts, one for the bishop, one for other clerics, and one for restoration of the church, or for the lights. The latter part shall be administered by the archpresbyter or archdeacon.
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ER 1584
Canon 44 of the Diocesan Synod of Auxerre (Gaul, AD 561/605, most probably AD 585/592) excommunicates any layman who does not heed the admonition of his archpresbyter.
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ER 305
Canon 8 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) forbids the ordaining of clerics of another bishop.
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ER 306
Canon 13 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) forbids lay people from receiving communion inside the chancel.
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ER 307
Canon 14 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) forbids clerics to avoid eating meat.
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ER 319
Canon 19 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) forbids presbyters to consecrate chrism, churches, and altars.
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ER 320
Canon 21 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) orders to divide money from collections at the feasts of martyrs and commemorations of the dead between all clerics of the community.
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ER 321
Canon 22 of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) orders the demotion of clerics who have trangressed the ancient canons.
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ER 322
Acts of the First Council of Braga (Iberian Peninsula, AD 561) orders bishops gathered at the council to excommunicate clerics and monks of their dioceses who resist observing the canons of the council or adhere to the Priscillianists.
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ER 1255
Martin, bishop of Braga (Iberian Peninsula) in the letter to Bishop Bonifatius "On Triple Immersion" mentions the presbyter Ausentius who is in possession of an old book with Jerome's commentary on the letters of Paul. Braga, ca AD 561/580.
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ER 1455
Canon 2 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) decrees that in the case of a conflict between two bishops presbyters from both sides should be elected to serve as mediators.
ID
ER 1460
Canon 4 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) reserves some parts of a church only for clerics.
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ER 1461
Canon 5 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) decrees that rural presbyters should take care of the poor and needy living in their villages.
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ER 1462
Canon 6 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) forbids clerics to give letters of recommendation.
ID
ER 1463
Canon 7 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) decrees that the bishop must consult his presbyters prior to the demotion of an abbot or an archpresbyter, or ordination of someone out of gratitude.
ID
ER 1464
Canon 10 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) forbids clerics to keep non-related women in their houses under the pretext of being in need of new clothes and maid service.
ID
ER 1465
Canon 11 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) excommunicates presbyters who live with non-related women as housekeepers.
ID
ER 1468
Canon 13 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) describes the retinue of the bishop as consisting of many presbyters and deacons being at his side at all times. Clerics should live at some distance from other people`s living quarters.
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ER 1469
Canon 15 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) forbids priests to share their beds with anyone.
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ER 1470
Canon 20 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) forbids presbyters and archpresbyters to have intimate relations with their wives. Presbyters and archpresbyters are responsible for the misconduct of the junior clergy.
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ER 1471
Canon 21 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) excommunicates presbyters who stay in communion with an excommunicated couple.
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ER 1472
Canon 23 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) appeals to presbyters to condemn those Christians who still practice pagan rites.
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ER 1473
Canon 25 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) tells what the presbyters should do when someone invades and seizes the ecclesiastical property.
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ER 1474
Canon 28 of the Second Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 567) forbids buying and selling holy orders.
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ER 1523
Canon 2 of the Second Council of Lyon (Gaul, AD 567/570) safeguards that the bequests made by presbyters and other clerics to the Church will always be observed, even if it in some way violates secular law.
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ER 1525
Canon 5 of the Second Council of Lyon (Gaul, AD 567/570) forbids bishops to take back the property given to the clergy by their predecessors.
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ER 1526
Five presbyters sign the acts of the Second Council of Lyon (Gaul, AD 567/570) on behalf of their absent bishops.
ID
ER 295
The Visigothic law orders presbyters and deacons to prevent the fraudulent manumissions. The codification known as the Lex Visigothorum (issued and re-edited several times between 569 and 702 AD).
ID
ER 552
The Visigothic law orders what presbyters and deacons shall do with fugitives seeking asylum in their churches. The codification known as the Lex Visigothorum (created in a few redactions between AD 569 and 702).
ID
ER 616
The Visigothic law mentions manumissions made in the presence of a priest. The codification is known as the Lex Visigothorum (issued and revised several times between AD 569 and 702).
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ER 626
The Visigothic law imposes punishments on persons who remove a debtor from the church without the consent of a priest. The codification is known as the Lex Visigothorum (issued and revised several times between 569 and 702).