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Synod of Antioch (341)

Local councils, NPNF II.14

Chapter 15

If any bishop, lying under any accusation, shall be judged by all the bishops in the province, and all shall unanimously deliver the same verdict concerning him, he shall not be again judged by others, but the unanimous sentence of the bishops of the province shall stand firm.

Notes · Ancient Epitome of Canon XV

If all the bishops of a province agree with regard to a bishop already sentenced, a new trial shall not be granted him.