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Canon XLVIII · 49 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

The wife of him who is advanced to the Episcopal dignity, shall be separated from her husband by their mutual consent, and after his ordination and consecration to the episcopate she shall enter a monastery situated at a distance from the abode of the bishop, and there let her enjoy the bishop’s provision. And if she is deemed worthy she may be advanced to the dignity of a deaconess.

Notes.

Ancient Epitome of Canon XLVIII.

She who is separated from one about to be consecrated bishop, shall enter a monastery after his ordination, situated at a distance from the See city, and she shall be provided for by the bishop.