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Code of Canons of the African Church (Carthage, 419)

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22. Canon 22

Canon XXII. (Greek xxv.)

That bishops or other clergymen shall give nothing to those who are not Catholics.

And that to those who are not Catholic Christians, even if they be blood relations, neither bishops nor clergymen shall give anything at all by way of donation of their possessions.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXII

Bishops and clergymen shall give nothing of their goods to heretics, nor confer aught upon them even if they be their relatives.

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