The relevance of the Nicene canons for clergy discipline: past, present and future
Abstract
Abstract This article analyses the ongoing relevance of the Canons of Nicaea to our approach to clergy discipline today. The article undertakes a comparative analysis, examining the application of the Nicene canons to church discipline from the perspective of both Eastern and Western traditions. The articles concludes with an overview of the new Clergy Conduct Measure 2025 and identifies areas that warrant further ecumenical study and partnership.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Theology and Canon Law Studies
Religious Freedom and Discrimination
Catholicism and Religious Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ecclesiastical Law Journal
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 45–64
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN