First Council of Tarragona

The Council of Tarragona, held in 554, aimed to reaffirm and establish rules for clerics and bishops to maintain order and discipline within the church. The statutes addressed various issues including the conduct of clerics in relation to their kin, financial dealings, judicial authority, and the responsibilities of bishops. Key regulations included prohibiting clerics from engaging in usury, mandating that bishops visit their dioceses annually, and instituting penalties for those who consort with adulterous women. The council sought to ensure that ancient traditions were upheld and that clerics adhered to a standard of piety and responsibility.