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

Local councils, NPNF II.14

41. Canon 41

Canon XLI. (Greek xliv.)

That by men who are fasting sacrifices are to be offered to God.

That the Sacraments of the Altar are not to be celebrated except by those who are fasting, except on the one anniversary of the celebration of the Lord’s Supper; for if the commemoration of some of the dead, whether bishops or others, is to be made in the afternoon, let it be only with prayers, if those who officiate have already breakfasted.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XLI

The holy mysteries are not offered except by those who are fasting.

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