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First Council of Nicaea (325)
Ecumenical councils, NPNF II.14
14. Canon 14
Concerning catechumens who have lapsed, the holy and great Synod has decreed that, after they have passed three years only as hearers, they shall pray with the catechumens.
Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XIV
If any of the catechumens shall have fallen for three years he shall be a hearer only, and then let him pray with the catechumens.