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ER 746

According to Canon 87 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) an ordained presbyter, who confessed to any crime, or who comes from the fallen (lapsi) should not be allowed to perform presbyterial duties.

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ER 747

According to Canon 88 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters should not attend banquets on the occasion of a second marriage.

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ER 748

According to Canon 89 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) all are bound to communicate from the sacrifice offered by a married presbyter.

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ER 749

According to Canon 90 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters should not celebrate in any place without the consent of the bishop.

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ER 750

According to Canon 91 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters should not consecrate virgins and the chrism without the consent of the bishop.

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ER 751

According to Canon 92 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters should not command or do anything in any parish without the consent of the bishop.

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ER 752

Clarus, the Donatist presbyter of Subbula (North Africa) is ordered by his bishop to exhume the victims of the imperial persecution of the Donatists after AD 347. Optatus of Milevis, "Against the Donatists", North Africa, AD 364/367.

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ER 753

Letter of Bishops Leo of Bourges, Victor of Le Mans, and Eustochius of Tours forbidding clerics to go to secular courts (Gaul, ca AD 453)

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ER 754

According to Canon 93 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) those presbyters who abstain from meat should at least touch it.

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ER 755

According to Canon 94 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters are not allowed to issue letters of recommendation.

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ER 756

According to Canon 95 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, 523/546 AD, repeating earlier norms) presbyters should not sell the property of the Church without the knowledge of the bishop.

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ER 757

The council of Hippo (North Africa, AD 427) prohibits presbyters from selling the property of the Church without the knowledge of their bishops.

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ER 758

According to Canon 96 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, 523/546 AD, repeating earlier norms) a presbyter should be judged by a jury of six or seven bishops.

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ER 759

According to Canon 97 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) a presbyter who had sacrificed to idols, but later soldiered for the faith, would not be deprived of his dignity, but would be allowed neither to celebrate mass nor to preach.

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ER 760

According to Canon 98 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters who marry or fornicate after ordination shall be punished.

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ER 761

According to Canon 99 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, 523/546 AD, repeating earlier norms) presbyters and deacons who have changed their diocese, and do not want to return, shall be deposed.

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ER 762

Canon 1 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) forbids clerics from seeking justice in secular courts, moving to another place without the bishop`s permission, or travelling without commending letters.

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ER 763

According to Canon 100 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters and deacons dismissed by their bishops should not dare to perform any sacred services.

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ER 764

Canon 2 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) orders deacons to honour presbyters.

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ER 765

Canon 3 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) orders clerics to abstain from violence and the crime of cutting off limbs.

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ER 766

Canon 4 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) orders clerics to terminate all contacts with non-related women. They are also forbidden to take part in capturing or surrendering cities.

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ER 767

According to Canon 101 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) if a presbyter or a deacon separates himself from the Church and establishes an altar in his house, he shall be deposed.

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ER 768

Canon 7 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) justifies banishing clerics who left the clergy from entering their former churches.

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ER 769

According to Canon 102 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) the presbyters and deacons, who have been unjustly excommunicated, may appeal to the neighbouring bishops.

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ER 770

According to Canon 103 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) presbyters from other regions should not offer the sacrifice in the presence of the presbyters of the place.

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ER 771

According to Canon 221 and 222 of the Breviary of Ferrandus of Carthage (North Africa, AD 523/546, repeating earlier norms) women should not be ordained or allowed to enter the presbytery.

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ER 772

Optatus of Milevis, describing the Diocletianic persecution in the beginning of the 4th c., refers to the deacons as the third, and the presbyters as the second, rank of priesthood. Optatus of Milevis, "Against the Donatists", North Africa, AD 364/367.

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ER 773

Optatus of Milevis responds to the Donatist accusations that the Catholic clergy (namely bishops, presbyters, deacons, and ministers) persecuted them. Optatus of Milevis, "Against the Donatists", North Africa, 364/367 AD.

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ER 774

Optatus of Milevis denonunces the attacks of the Donatists against the Catholics, stating that they targeted the presbyters and bishops as the leaders of the people. Optatus of Milevis, "Against the Donatists", North Africa, AD 364/367.

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ER 775

Optatus of Milevis denonunces the Donatist persecutions of the Catholic Church in the 4th century, including the demotion of deacons, presbyters and bishops, and the imposition of penance on boys, which made them unfit for ordination. Optatus of Milevis, "Against the Donatists", North Africa, AD 364/367.

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ER 776

Canon 9 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) forbids bishops to promote clerics from another diocese.

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ER 777

Canon 11 of the Council of Angers (Gaul, AD 453) orders that only men married once - and to a virgin - can be ordained deacons or presbyters.

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ER 778

Flainus, presbyter of the local church (possibly of St. Felix) in Castrum Petrense (region of Bierzo, near Astorga, Iberian Peninsula) harasses the monk Valerius, the 7th century. Valerius of Bierzo, ''Ordo querimoniae", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 779

Valerius, a hermit in the region of Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), lives in a cell near the church in the estate called Ebronanto. Its owner, Ricimer, attempts to build a new church and ordain Valerius a presbyter against his will, but is prevented by sudden death. Valerius of Bierzo, "Ordo querimoniae", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 780

Valerius, hermit of Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), and the deacon Simplicius are harassed by the drunkard presbyter Justus, probably of Castrum Petrense (region of Bierzo, near Astorga, Iberian Peninsula), the 7th century. Valerius of Bierzo, "Ordo querimoniae", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 781

Valerius, monk of Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), receives a young cleric as his disciple and minister in everyday issues and giving alms. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 782

A young man named John seeks the monastic life and joins the monk Valerius in his hermitage in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula). Later, John builds a new monastery, and is there ordained a presbyter. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 783

Presbyter John receives a disciple, Saturninus, who later leaves him and joins the monk Valerius in his hermitage in the region of Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula). He and Valerius decide to build a church there. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 784

Presbyter Saturninus, a monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), harms himself during work and is miraculously healed while celebrating the Eucharist. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 785

Presbyter Saturninus, a monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), comes to the church for the office, but finds the door shut. He invokes God, and the door miraculously opens. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 786

Presbyter Saturninus, monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), cultivates vegetables and protects them from destruction by a veil blessed on the altar. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 787

Gregory of Elvira (Iberian Peninsula) mentions heretical priests commenting on a passage from the Gospel. Gregory of Elvira, On the Song of Songs, AD 383/410.

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ER 788

Gregory of Elvira (Iberian Peninsula) mentions the priestly duty of preaching, when commenting on a passage from the Song of Songs. Gregory of Elvira, On the Song of Songs, AD 383/410.

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ER 789

Presbyter Saturninus, monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), anoints a layman, Basil, and heals him. Valerius of Bierzo, "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 790

Presbyter Saturninus, monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula), separates from his fellow monk Valerius, builds an altar, and nearby a cell where he shuts himself. However, he does not persevere, and one day leaves the place, taking an ass and liturgical books. "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 791

Presbyter John, monk in Bierzo (Iberian Peninsula) and a former disciple of Valerius, is killed before the altar in his church by a peasant. "Replicatio sermonum", 2nd half of the 7th century.

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ER 792

Canon 5 of the council in Mérida in AD 666 orders that bishops can send as their representative only an archpresbyter or presbyter, and not a deacon to a council.

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ER 793

An inscription from the altar in the monastery of San Miguel de Escalada in Gradefes (Iberian Peninsula) informs that the altar contains relics of Saint Aemilian the presbyter, Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, Saint Stephen the First Martyr, and Saint Martin of Tours; 7th/10th century.

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ER 794

The letter of Bishops Lupus of Troyes and Eufronius of Autun to Bishop Thalasius of Angers on married clerics (Gaul, mid-5th c.)

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ER 795

Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) enumerates works written by him when still a presbyter (391-395 AD). Augustine, "Retractions", 426/427 AD.

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ER 796

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) recounts how he preached as presbyter in the presence of bishops at the Council of Hippo (AD 393). Augustine, "Retractions", AD 426/427.

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ER 797

A presbyter accompanies Martin of Tours on his exile on the island of Gallinaria ca AD 356/360. Account in the "Life of saint Martin" by Sulpicius Severus, writing in Primuliacum (Gaul), ca AD 396.

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ER 798

Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) recounts his dispute (as a presbyter) with Fortunatus, a Manichaean presbyter (AD 392). Augustine, "Retractions", AD 426/427.

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ER 799

Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) says that his book "On the Only Baptism against Petilian" was occasioned by a book of Petilian being given to Augustine`s friend by a Donatist presbyter (AD 410/411). Augustine, "Retractions", AD 426/427.

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ER 800

Peter, presbyter from Spain, living in Mauretania Caesariensis ca AD 418/419, possesses a book by Augustine of Hippo. Augustine, "Retractions", AD 426/427.

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ER 801

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) criticises the Presbyter Peter for following the erroneous opinions of a lay man, Vincentius Victor, on the nature of the soul. Augustine, "The Nature and Origin of the Soul", AD 419/420.

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ER 802

The presbyters of Rome offer Marius Victorinus to make his profession of faith before baptism privately. Rome, ca AD 355. Account of Augustine, "The Confessions", AD 397/400.

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ER 803

Canon 3 of the Tenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 656) forbids bishops to appoint their relatives and favourites as heads of monasteries and churches.

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ER 804

Augustine of Hippo (North Africa) admits that some Catholic clerics, including presbyters, are not eager to explain the Old Testament to the faithful. Augustine, "The Catholic Way of Life and the Manichean Way of Life", AD 387/389.

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ER 805

Augustine of Hippo (North Africa), then a layman, eulogises the way of life of the Catholic clergy. He mentions a monastic community in Milan (Italy), presided over by a presbyter. Augustine, "The Catholic Way of Life and the Manichean Way of Life", AD 387/389.

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ER 806

Augustine of Hippo (North Africa) describes the improper behaviour of Manichaean presbyters. Augustine, "The Catholic Way of Life and the Manichean Way of Life", AD 387/389.

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ER 807

A presbyter is the only person able to feed and calm down a demoniac, however, he is not able to free him. Account of Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), "The Literal Meaning of Genesis", AD 401/415.

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ER 808

Canon 4 of the Tenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 656) orders candidates for the order of widows to give a priest a written declaration of their will to enter the order and remain in chastity, and that they shall receive a habit from the priest.

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ER 809

Canon 5 of the Tenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 656) makes priests responsible for the disciplinary order of widows.

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ER 810

Signatures of the presbyter and two "fathers" (abbates), representatives of the absent bishops at the Tenth Council of Toledo (both in Iberian Peninsula) in AD 656.

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ER 811

A decree in the case of Bishop Potamius of Braga (Iberian Peninsula) attached to the acts of the Tenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 656 quotes Canon 4 of the Council of Valence (Gaul, AD 374) that orders to remove from office bishops, presbyters and deacons who committed a mortal sin.

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ER 812

Augustine, the bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) says that only those free of grave sins can be ordained. "Tractates on the Gospel of John", AD 406/420.

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ER 813

Canon 1 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) requires sexual purity from priests and deacons.

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ER 814

The Donatist bishops and presbyters are the leaders of violent circumcellions. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The Exposition of the Psalms", North Africa, c. AD 400.

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ER 815

Canon 2 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) describes punishment for sexual activity and drunkenness of priests and deacons.

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ER 816

Canon 7 of the Tenth Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 656) forbids clerics to sell Christian slaves.

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ER 817

Canon 9 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 forbids presbyters to receive payments for the distribution of chrism and baptism.

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ER 818

Canon 10 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 orders bishops to appoint an archpresbyter, archdeacon and primiclerus in their churches.

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ER 819

Donatist bishops gathered at the Council of Cebarsussi (393 AD) enumerate the wrongdoings of the Donatist bishop of Carthage, Primian; among other things, he is accused of forcing presbyters into the condemnation of some deacons, and using violence and unjust excommunication against other presbyters. Account of Augustine of Hippo, "The Exposition of the Psalms", North Africa, 4th/5th c.

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ER 820

Canon 3 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids clerics to associate with non-related women.

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ER 821

Canon 11 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 orders presbyters, deacons, and fathers (abbates) to be obedient to their bishops, and forbids them to undertake secular affairs without the consent of their bishop.

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ER 822

Canon 4 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids clerics to marry women who were previously married.

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ER 823

Canon 5 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids clerics from leaving their office or entering military service.

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ER 824

Canon 9 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids bishops from promoting to higher ecclesiastical grades clerics who were ordained by someone else.

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ER 825

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) mentions the topics touched on by the presbyters and bishops while preaching. Augustine, Sermon 137, AD 400/420.

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ER 826

The presbyters of Hippo Regius (North Africa) impose a penance on the faithful who participated in superstitious practices on the day of St John the Baptist. Augustine, Sermon 196, ca AD 415.

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ER 827

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), gives a reminder that also bad Christians listen to the preaching of bishops and presbyters about good morals. Augustine, Sermon 223, 412/430 AD

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ER 828

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) cites a passage from the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer, as recited by the bishops or presbyters. Augustine, Sermon 227, AD 412/417.

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ER 829

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) opposes the practice of ordaining ex-monks. Letter 60, ca AD 402.

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ER 830

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa) reaffirms that all the faithful, not only the bishops and presbyters, form the Body of Christ. He mentions also that clerics not visit theatres. Augustine, Sermon 301 A, AD 397/400.

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ER 831

Canon 12 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 allows bishops to promote presbyters and deacons from their diocese to the cathedral clergy, but obliges them to provide a replacement in parish churches.

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ER 832

Canon 13 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 allows bishops to grant clerics rewards from ecclesiastical property.

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ER 833

Canon 14 of the Council in Merida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 indicates how to divide among the clergy the offerings brought to the Church by the faithful.

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ER 834

Augustine of Hippo gives a reminder that bishops and presbyters offer the Eucharist to God, and not to the saints. Augustine, Sermon 273, 399 AD.

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ER 835

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius, describes the miracle that happened through the intercession of the relics of St Stephen: a dead baby was resurrected for the time necessary to be brought to the presbyters who gave to him all the sacraments. Uzalis (North Africa), 416/425 AD. Account of Augustine, Sermon 324, 425/426 AD.

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ER 836

Augustine, bishop of Hippo Regius (North Africa), recounts his presbyterial ordination and the beginning of the monastic community at Hippo in AD 391. Augustine, Sermon 355, AD 425/426.

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ER 837

Canon 10 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) denounces all illicit ordinations except those which contributed to the peace and for which amends were made.

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ER 838

Canon 11 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) excommunicates all clerics who left their post without their bishops` permission.

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ER 839

Canon 12 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids clerics from travelling without the letters of recommendation from their priests.

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ER 840

Canon 13 of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) forbids clerics who engage in business activity from lending money at interest.

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ER 841

Presbyter Iucundinus signs the acts of the First Council of Tours (Gaul, AD 461) on the order of his bishop Venerandus.

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ER 842

Canon 15 of the Council in Mérida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 forbids bishops and presbyters to impose severe corporal punishments on slaves belonging to the Church.

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ER 843

Januarius, a presbyter from Augustine`s monastic community in Hippo Regius (North Africa), makes a will before his death, disinherirting his children and leaving his property to the Church, although he was expected to distribute his property when entering the community. Augustine, Sermon 355, AD 425/426.

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ER 844

Canon 16 of the Council in Merida (Iberian Peninsula) in AD 666 forbids bishops to take one third of donations given to parish churches, but obligates presbyters to spend this money on repaires for basilicas.

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ER 845

Canon 5 of the Council of Vannes (Gaul, AD 461/491) excommunicates all clerics who travel without their bishops` permission.

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