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Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches: New English Translation is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches was promulgated in 1990. This code governs the 22 Eastern Rite Churches, which, while in communion with the pope, retain their unique traditions and discipline. Covering much of the same ground as the Code of Canon Law, the Canons are drawn from the ancient traditions of the Eastern Churches of Christendom.

eparchy is subject to the eparchial bishop in those matters that regard the obligations of his state of life. If he foresees that he will live there for a lengthy time, he is to inform the local hierarch without delay. CAN. 387† With regard to the attire of clerics, particular law is to be observed. CAN. 388† Clerics cannot make use of rights and insignia attached to dignities conferred on them outside the place in which the authority who conferred the dignity exercises his power or who granted consent
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