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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

4. Canon 4

If any bishop, presbyter, deacon, sub-deacon, lector, cantor, or door-keeper has had intercourse with a woman dedicated to God, let him be deposed, as one who has corrupted a spouse of Christ, but if a layman let him be cut off.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon IV

A cleric coupled to a spouse of God shall be deposed. In the case of a layman he shall be cut off.