There are now three threads going, between here and the Crisis subforum, in which I posted this.
On a more practical level, this consecration could very well prove to be disastrous. Besides switching from R&R to sedevacantism shortly after ordination, he is only 30 years old and a priest for not even four years.
In 2012, a mainline Thuc bishop consecrated a 30 year old two years after ordaining him. The young man left the priesthood and episcopacy a year and a few months later.
In 1987, a priest (ordained by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1982) was consecrated a bishop by a mainline Thuc bishop. He left the priesthood and episcopacy fairly shortly after as well.
The traditional requirements (1917 Code) for Episcopal Consecration:
Canon 378
§1. In regard to the suitability of a candidate for the episcopacy, it is required that he is:
1. outstanding in solid faith, good morals, piety, zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence, and human virtues, and endowed with other qualities which make him suitable to fulfill the office in question;
2. of good reputation;
3. at least thirty-five years old;
4. ordained to the presbyterate for at least five years;
5. in possession of a doctorate or at least a licentiate in sacred scripture, theology, or canon law from an institute of higher studies approved by the Apostolic See, or at least truly expert in the same disciplines.
§2. The definitive judgment concerning the suitability of the one to be promoted pertains to the Apostolic See.
There are now three threads going, between here and the Crisis subforum, in which I posted this.
On a more practical level, this consecration could very well prove to be disastrous. Besides switching from R&R to sedevacantism shortly after ordination, he is only 30 years old and a priest for not even four years.
In 2012, a mainline Thuc bishop consecrated a 30 year old two years after ordaining him. The young man left the priesthood and episcopacy a year and a few months later.
In 1987, a priest (ordained by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1982) was consecrated a bishop by a mainline Thuc bishop. He left the priesthood and episcopacy fairly shortly after as well.
The traditional requirements (1917 Code) for Episcopal Consecration:
Canon 378
§1. In regard to the suitability of a candidate for the episcopacy, it is required that he is:
1. outstanding in solid faith, good morals, piety, zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence, and human virtues, and endowed with other qualities which make him suitable to fulfill the office in question;
2. of good reputation;
3. at least thirty-five years old;
4. ordained to the presbyterate for at least five years;
5. in possession of a doctorate or at least a licentiate in sacred scripture, theology, or canon law from an institute of higher studies approved by the Apostolic See, or at least truly expert in the same disciplines.
§2. The definitive judgment concerning the suitability of the one to be promoted pertains to the Apostolic See.
I apologize for quoting from the 83 Code. Here is the pertinent Canon (329) from the 1917 Code.
TITULUS VIII: De potestate episcopali deque iis qui de eadem participant
CAPUT I: De Episcopis
Can 329 §1. Episcopi sunt Apostolorum successores atque ex divina institutione peculiaribus ecclesiis praeficiuntur quas cuм potestate ordinaria regunt sub auctoritate Romani Pontificis.
§2. Eos libere nominat Romanus Pontifex.
§3. Si cui collegio concessum sit ius eligendi Episcopum, servetur praescriptum can. 321.
Can 330. Antequam quis in Episcopum assumatur, constare debet, secundum modum a Sede Apostolica determinatum, eum esse idoneum.
Can 331 §1. Ut quis idoneus habeatur, debet esse:
1º Natus ex legitimo matrimonio, non autem legitimatus etiam per subsequens matrimonium;
2º Annos natus saltem triginta;
3º A quinquennio saltem in sacro presbyteratus ordine constitutus;
4º Bonis moribus, pietate, animarum zelo, prudentia, ceterisque dotibus, praeditus, quae ipsum aptum efficiant ad gubernandam dioecesim de qua agitur;
5º Laurea doctoris vel saltem licentia in sacra theologia aut iure canonico potitus in athenaeo aliquo vel in Instituto studiorum a Sancta Sede probatis, vel saltem earundem disciplinarum vere peritus; quod si ad religionem aliquam pertineat, a suis Superioribus maioribus vel similem titulum vel saltem verae peritiae testimonium habeat.
§2. Etiam electus, praesentatus vel quoquo modo ab illis designatus, qui privilegio a Sancta Sede concesso praesentandi seu designandi gaudent, debet memoratis qualitatibus pollere.
§3. Iudicare num quis idoneus sit, ad Apostolicam Sedem unice pertinet.
I apologize for quoting from the 83 Code. Here is the pertinent Canon (329) from the 1917 Code.
TITULUS VIII: De potestate episcopali deque iis qui de eadem participant
CAPUT I: De Episcopis
Can 329 §1. Episcopi sunt Apostolorum successores atque ex divina institutione peculiaribus ecclesiis praeficiuntur quas cuм potestate ordinaria regunt sub auctoritate Romani Pontificis.
§2. Eos libere nominat Romanus Pontifex.
§3. Si cui collegio concessum sit ius eligendi Episcopum, servetur praescriptum can. 321.
Can 330. Antequam quis in Episcopum assumatur, constare debet, secundum modum a Sede Apostolica determinatum, eum esse idoneum.
Can 331 §1. Ut quis idoneus habeatur, debet esse:
1º Natus ex legitimo matrimonio, non autem legitimatus etiam per subsequens matrimonium;
2º Annos natus saltem triginta;
3º A quinquennio saltem in sacro presbyteratus ordine constitutus;
4º Bonis moribus, pietate, animarum zelo, prudentia, ceterisque dotibus, praeditus, quae ipsum aptum efficiant ad gubernandam dioecesim de qua agitur;
5º Laurea doctoris vel saltem licentia in sacra theologia aut iure canonico potitus in athenaeo aliquo vel in Instituto studiorum a Sancta Sede probatis, vel saltem earundem disciplinarum vere peritus; quod si ad religionem aliquam pertineat, a suis Superioribus maioribus vel similem titulum vel saltem verae peritiae testimonium habeat.
§2. Etiam electus, praesentatus vel quoquo modo ab illis designatus, qui privilegio a Sancta Sede concesso praesentandi seu designandi gaudent, debet memoratis qualitatibus pollere.
§3. Iudicare num quis idoneus sit, ad Apostolicam Sedem unice pertinet.
Are you seriously trying to quote the Code of Canon Law to condemn a new consecration of a traditional priest??
Remember, if we have a "pope", all your quotes are moot, since "a bishop is not allowed to confer episcopal consecration on anyone without papal mandate." in the first place...
(Canon 953, CIC [Code of Canon Law in Latin] 1917)