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The Canons of the Council in Trullo

Canon X · 11 of 103

The Canons of the Council in Trullo

English, translated by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, Philip Schaff, Henry Wace, eds. — Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, 1885–1900

A bishop, or presbyter, or deacon who receives usury, or what is called hecatostæ, let him desist or be deposed.

Notes.

Ancient Epitome of Canon X.

A bishop, presbyter, or deacon who takes usury shall be deposed unless he stops doing so.

See notes on canon XVI. of Nice, and the Excursus thereto appended.