A presbyter shall not be a guest at the nuptials of persons contracting a second marriage; for, since the digamist is worthy of penance, what kind of a presbyter shall he be, who, by being present at the feast, sanctioned the marriage?
Canons of Ancyra and Neocaesarea had already referred to digamy unfavorably requiring penance. An elder would not be thought to sanction such a union by his presence. No penalty is specified, therefore we might understand that this simply gave the reason for an elder's refusal to attend.
Canons of Ancyra and Neocaesarea had already referred to digamy unfavorably requiring penance. An elder would not be thought to sanction such a union by his presence. No penalty is specified, therefore we might understand that this simply gave the reason for an elder's refusal to attend.
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