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Council of Chalcedon (451)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

21. Canon 21

Clergymen and laymen bringing charges against bishops or clergymen are not to be received loosely and without examination, as accusers, but their own character shall first be investigated.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXI

A cleric or layman making charges rashly against his bishop shall not be received.