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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

23. Canon 23

That no one, whether bishop, presbyter, or deacon, when giving the immaculate Communion, shall exact from him who communicates fees of any kind. For grace is not to be sold, nor do we give the sanctification of the Holy Spirit for money; but to those who are worthy of the gift it is to be communicated in all simplicity. But if any of those enrolled among the clergy make demands on those he communicates let him be deposed, as an imitator of the error and wickedness of Simon.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXIII

Whoever shall demand an obolus or anything else for giving the spotless communion shall be deposed.