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Code of Canons of the African Church (Carthage, 419)

Local councils, NPNF II.14

23. Canon 23

Canon XXIII. (Greek xxvi.)

That bishops shall not go across seas.

Item, That bishops shall not go beyond seas without consulting the bishop of the primatial see of his own province: so that from him they may be able to receive a formed or commendatory letter.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXIII

A bishop is not to cross the seas unless he has received from the Primate of his region a letter dimissory.