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The COUNCIL of METZ.
THIs is another Synodical Assembly, held under Pepin after the former, An. 756. the Laws whereof were authorized and promulged by Pepin. * 1.1
The First is against the Incests, committed either with a Person Consecrated to God, a She-Gossip, a God-Mother, whether at Baptism, or Confirmation with two Sisters, with a Niece▪ a Cousin-German, or Aunt, &c, they are deeply Fined.
The Second appoints the Deposition of the Superior Clergy, convicted of these Crimes, and the Inferior are Condemned to Whipping, or Imprisonment.
The Third ordains, that the Arch-Deacon shall bring the Priests to the Bishops Synod.
The Fourth renews the Ordinance of the Council of Verneville, that they that hold Benefices of the King, shall give account to him.
The Fifth imports, that those that hold Churches in a Diocess, shall pay the Rights, and the Wax due to the Mother Church.
The four last are in the Council of Verneville.