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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

58. Canon 58

None of those who are in the order of laymen may distribute the Divine Mysteries to himself if a bishop, presbyter, or deacon be present. But whoso shall dare to do such a thing, as acting contrary to what has been determined shall be cut off for a week and thenceforth let him learn not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon LVIII

A layman shall not communicate himself. Should he do so, let him be cut off for a week.