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Council of Ancyra (314)

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 23

Concerning involuntary homicides, a former decree directs that they be received to full communion after seven years [of penance], according to the prescribed degrees; but this second one, that they fulfil a term of five years.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XXIII

An involuntary homicide shall be subjected to penance for five years.