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Edited from a variety of translations (mentioned in the preface) by H. R. Percival
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Canon CXXIV. (Greek cxxv.)
Of bishops who shall lie with regard to Donatists' communions.
If it shall be proven that any bishop has lied concerning the communion of those [who had been Donatists], and had said that they had communicated when he knew it was an established fact that they had not done so, let him lose his bishoprick.
Notes.
Ancient Epitome of Canon CXXIV.
Whoso says that a man, whom he knows does not communicate, does communicate is to be deprived of his episcopate.
This is Canon xvj. of Carthage, a.d. 418.
Canon CXXV. (Greek cxxvi.)
That presbyters and clerics are not to appeal except to African Synods.
Item, it seemed good that presbyters, deacons, or other of the lower clergy who are to be tried, if they question the decision of their bishops, the neighbouring bishops having been invited by them with the consent of their bishops, shall hear them and determine whatever separates them. But should they think an appeal should be carried from them, let them not carry the appeal except to African councils or to the primates of their provinces. But whoso shall think of carrying an appeal across seas he shall be admitted to communion by no one in Africa.
Notes.
Ancient Epitome of Canon CXXV.
A presbyter and deacons, who has been condemned by his own bishop, let him appeal to the neighbouring bishops: but let them not cross the sea. In Africa they shall be excommunicated.
This is Canon xvij. of Carthage, a.d. 418.
Johnson.
A repetition of Canon 28 (31).
Reference address : https://www.elpenor.org/ecumenical-councils/carthage-419.asp?pg=99
