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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

44. Canon 44

A monk convicted of fornication, or who takes a wife for the communion of matrimony and for society, is to be subjected to the penalties of fornicators, according to the canons.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XLIV

A monk joined in marriage or committing fornication shall pay the penalty of a fornicator.

Aristenus

The monk will receive the same punishment whether he be a fornicator or has joined himself with a woman for the communion of marriage.