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Council of Ancyra (314)

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 15

Concerning things belonging to the church, which presbyters may have sold when there was no bishop, it is decreed that the Church property shall be reclaimed; and it shall be in the discretion of the bishop whether it is better to receive the purchase price, or not; for oftentimes the revenue of the things sold might yield them the greater value.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XV

Sales of Church goods made by presbyters are null, and the matter shall rest with the bishop.

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