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Monks' Rules (Author: Columbanus Hibernus)

Rule 4

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However, if any has committed fornication with women, but has not begotten a son, and it has not reached public knowledge; if he is a cleric, three years, if a monk or deacon, five years, if a priest, seven, if a bishop, twelve years.’’

cf. Excerpt. de libr. David. 7, Paen. Venniani 10-11