Second Council of Nicaea, The Canons of the Holy and Ecumenical Seventh Council. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 14 (Percival, 1900), public domain.
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- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 1 — The pattern for those who have received the sacerdotal dignity is found in the testimonies and instructions laid down in the canonical constitutions, which we receiving with a glad mind, sing unto the Lord God in the…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 2 — When we recite the psalter, we promise God: “I will meditate upon thy statutes, and will not forget thy words.” It is a salutary thing for all Christians to observe this, but it is especially incumbent upon those who…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 3 — Let every election of a bishop, presbyter, or deacon, made by princes stand null, according to the canon which says: If any bishop making use of the secular powers shall by their means obtain jurisdiction over any…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 4 — The Church’s herald, Paul the divine Apostle, laying down a rule (κανόνα) not only for the presbyters of Ephesus but for the whole company of the priesthood, speaks thus explicitly, saying, “I have coveted no man’s…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 5 — It is a sin unto death when men incorrigibly continue in their sin, but they sin more deeply, who proudly lifting themselves up oppose piety and sincerity, accounting mammon of more worth than obedience to God, and…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 6 — Since there is a canon which says, twice a year in each province, the canonical enquiries shall be made in the gatherings of the bishops; but because of the inconveniences which those who thus came together had to…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 7 — Paul the divine Apostle says: “The sins of some are open beforehand, and some they follow after.” These are their primary sins, and other sins follow these. Accordingly upon the heels of the heresy of the traducers…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 8 — Since certain, erring in the superstitions of the Hebrews, have thought to mock at Christ our God, and feigning to be converted to the religion of Christ do deny him, and in private and secretly keep the Sabbath and…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 9 — All the childish devices and mad ravings which have been falsely written against the venerable images, must be delivered up to the Episcopium of Constantinople, that they may be locked away with other heretical…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 10 — Since certain of the clergy, misinterpreting the canonical constitutions, leave their own diocese and run into other dioceses, especially into this God-protected royal city, and take up their abode with princes,…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 11 — Since we are under obligation to guard all the divine canons, we ought by all means to maintain in its integrity that one which says œconomi are to be in each church. If the metropolitan appoints in his Church an…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 12 — If bishop or hegumenos is found alienating any part of the farm lands of the bishoprick or monastery into the hands of secular princes, or surrendering them to any other person, such act is null according to the…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 13 — During the calamity which was brought to pass in the Churches, because of our sins, some of the sacred houses, for example, bishops’ palaces and monasteries, were seized by certain men and became public inns. If…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 14 — That there is a certain order established in the priesthood is very evident to all, and to guard diligently the promotions of the priesthood is well pleasing to God. Since therefore we see certain youths who have…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 15 — From henceforth no clergyman shall be appointed over two churches, for this savours of merchandise and filthy lucre, and is altogether alien from ecclesiastical custom. We have heard by the very voice of the Lord…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 16 — All buffoonery and decking of the body ill becomes the priestly rank. Therefore those bishops and clerics who array themselves in gay and showy clothing ought to correct themselves, and if they do not amend they…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 17 — Certain monks having left their monasteries because they desired to rule, and, unwilling to obey, are undertaking to build oratories, but have not the means to finish them. Now whoever shall undertake to do anything…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 18 — “Be ye without offence to those who are without,” says the divine Apostle. Now for women to live in Bishops’ houses or in monasteries is ground for grave offence. Whoever therefore is known to have a female slave or…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 19 — The abomination of filthy lucre has made such inroads among the rulers of the churches, that certain of those who call themselves religious men and women, forgetting the commandments of the Lord have been altogether…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 20 — We decree that from henceforth, no double monastery shall be erected; because this has become an offence and cause of complaint to many. In the case of those persons who with the members of their family propose to…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 21 — A monk or nun ought not to leave the monastery to which he or she is attached, and betake themselves to others. But if one do this, he ought to be received as a guest. It is not however proper that he be made a…vatican.va
- Second Council of Nicaea, Canon 22 — To surrender all things to God, and not to serve our own wills, is great gain. For says the divine Apostle, “whether ye eat or drink, do all to the glory of God.” And Christ our God has bidden us in his Gospels, to…vatican.va