Oath Administered to Sadducean Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur

Date: 5 Tishrei 5575

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Simcha Bunim Ginz (Eiger)

Description

The question asks how the Sages' oath administered to a Sadducean Kohen Gadol regarding the Ketores service could be effective. The Chasam Sofer offers multiple solutions, most compellingly that the oath's formula designating him as an agent of Beis Din means deviation would revoke his Kohen Gadol status.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer OC §176

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