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Council of Ephesus (431)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

6. Canon 6

Likewise, if any should in any way attempt to set aside the orders in each case made by the holy Synod at Ephesus, the holy Synod decrees that, if they be bishops or clergymen, they shall absolutely forfeit their office; and, if laymen, that they shall be excommunicated.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon VI

If any layman shall resist the Synod, let him be excommunicated. But if it be a cleric let him be discharged.