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Council of Gangra
Local councils, NPNF II.14
Chapter 1
The Canons of the Holy Fathers Assembled at Gangra, Which Were Set Forth After the Council of Nice1.
Canon I
If any one shall condemn marriage, or abominate and condemn a woman who is a believer and devout, and sleeps with her own husband, as though she could not enter the Kingdom [of heaven] let him be anathema.
Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon I
Anathema to him who disregards legitimate marriage.
Notes
- This is the title in the Paris Edition of Zonaras. The Bodleian text simply reads “The Canons of the Synod at Gangra.”