Basiliscus, emp., Encyclion of, [523-526].

Bede, the Venerable, [566], [569], [603] ff.;

his Penitential, [629] f.

Benedict of Nursia, Rule of, [631-641].

Bishops, apostolic appointment of, [37];

authority of, [31], [41], [42], [237-239], [265-270], [361-364];

election of, [556], [580] f.;

State service of, [383] f.;