Canon CXVI. (Greek
cxvii.)
That the Saints say with accuracy, “Forgive us our
trespasses.”
Likewise
also it seemed good,
that whoever wished that these words of the Lord’s prayer, when
we say, “Forgive us our trespasses” are said by the saints
out of humility and not in truth let them be anathema. For who
would make a lying prayer, not to men but to God? Who would say
with his lips that he wished his sins forgiven him, but in his heart
that he had no sins to be forgiven.
Notes.
Ancient Epitome of Canon
CXVI.
(Lacking.)
This is Canon viij. of Carthage,
a.d.
418.