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102 Since an ancient custom has obtained and a venerable tradition, that deference should be paid to the bishop of Ælia (that is, Jerusalem), therefore let him retain this, his special honor, but, also, to the metropolitan, may be preserved the dignity which belongs to him.

8. Permits Novatian bishops and clergymen to be restored on certain conditions:

Concerning the Novatian schismatics, the Council decreed, that, if any of them had been willing