Canon 149

The synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church, fulfilling the

norms of the canons on the election of bishops, is to elect at

least three candidates for filling the office of eparchial

bishop, coadjutor bishop or auxiliary bishop outside the territorial boundaries of the patriarchal Church and through the patriarch propose them to the Roman Pontiff for appointment; secrecy

is to be observed by all who in any way know the results of the

election, even toward the candidates.