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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

24. Canon 24

No one who is on the priestly catalogue nor any monk is allowed to take part in horse-races or to assist at theatrical representations. But if any clergyman be called to a marriage, as soon as the games begin let him rise up and go out, for so it is ordered by the doctrine of our fathers. And if any one shall be convicted of such an offence let him cease therefrom or be deposed.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXIV

A clergyman or monk shall be deposed who goes to horse-races, or does not leave nuptials before the players are brought in.