medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Marjorie Greene wrote:
>>
>> I'm not convinced that you are interpreting "ex opere operato"
>> correctly. Surely, the validity of the sacraments depends (with some
>> leeway, obviously) on the person administering them being qualified?
>> So, the consecration of a bishop is either valid (regular or
>> irregular) or not.
>
> Will this do?
<snip explanation of "ex opere operato" and efficacy of sacraments>
Well, it explains "ex opere operato" - but not whatever it is that we are
arguing about :-)
John Briggs
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