The following is a sample of the indult referred to in C 94.2.
DISPENSATION FROM TEMPORARY VOWS
for Brother [Full name]
Monk in temporary vows of [Name] Abbey Brother [Full name], of [Name] Abbey, who professed temporary vows on [Date] requested in his letter of [Date] a dispensation from temporary vows for [Here state summary of reason[s] for request].
In consideration of his request and in accordance with the Constitutions of the American-Cassinese Congregation, with the consent of the council of seniors of [Name] Abbey, I, as abbot of [Name] Abbey, grant the dispensation as requested, effective immediately.
Anything to the contrary notwithstanding.
Given at [Name] Abbey, this ______________ day of _______________ in the year ________.
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Rt. Rev. [Name], O.S.B., Abbot
SEAL OF THE ABBEY
Consent of the Council of Seniors of [Name] Abbey given on [Date].
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Secretary of the Council
Though not required for the validity of the dispensation, the petitioner may be asked to sign and date the form below for the sake of the records:
I, Brother [Name], gratefully accept the dispensation from the temporary vows that I professed on [Date].
Signature____________________________
Date_______________________________
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