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Canon XII.

Canons of Local Councils Received Ecumenically (Ancyra, Gangra, Neocaesarea, Antioch, Laodicea) · The Seven Holy Ecumenical Councils

Canon XII.

LocalE 5.15.1

Bishops are to be appointed to the ecclesiastical government by the judgment of the metropolitans and neighbouring bishops, after having been long proved both in the foundation of their faith and in the conversation of an honest life.

LocalE 5.15.2

Note.

LocalE 5.15.3

Ancient Epitome of Canon XII.

LocalE 5.15.4

Whoever is most approved in faith and life and most learned, he is fit to be chosen bishop.

LocalE 5.15.5

The first part of this canon is in conformity with the provision in the IV. canon of Nice.

LocalE 5.15.6