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Council of Gangra

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 7

If any one shall presume to take the fruits offered to the Church, or to give them out of the Church, without the consent of the bishop, or of the person charged with such things, and shall refuse to act according to his judgment, let him be anathema.

Ancient Epitome of Canon VII

Whoso performs church acts contrary to the will of a bishop or of a presbyter, let him be anathema.