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Council of Chalcedon (451)

Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14

22. Canon 22

It is not lawful for clergymen, after the death of their bishop, to seize what belongs to him, as has been forbidden also by the ancient canons; and those who do so shall be in danger of degradation from their own rank.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXII

Whoever seizes the goods of his deceased bishop shall be cast forth from his rank.