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Council in Trullo (692)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

9. Canon 9

Let no cleric be permitted to keep a “public house.” For if it be not permitted to enter a tavern, much more is it forbidden to serve others in it and to carry on a trade which is unlawful for him. But if he shall have done any such thing, either let him desist or be deposed.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon IX

If clerics are forbidden to enter public houses, much more are they forbidden to keep them. Let them either give them up or be deposed.

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