synod
an assembly of ecclesiastics or other church delegates, convoked pursuant to the law of the church, for the discussion and decision of ecclesiastical affairs; ecclesiastical council.
any council.
Origin of synod
1Other words from synod
- syn·od·al, adjective
- an·ti·syn·od, adjective
- sub·syn·od, noun
- sub·syn·od·al, adjective
Words Nearby synod
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How to use synod in a sentence
The synod of Bishops, where Sister Becquart serves as Undersecretary, is an international deliberative and advisory body for the Catholic Church created by the Vatican in the 1960s.
Vatican official to speak at online LGBTQ event | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | March 9, 2022 | Washington BladeReinke lost his pulpit and was drummed out of the conservative Missouri synod of the Lutheran denomination.
For such an historic change to the church, a two-thirds majority was required in all three Houses of the General synod.
Church of England Gets Female Bishops and a Conservative Backlash | Nico Hines | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut those who followed the last synod on the family in 1980 are far from impressed.
To celebrate together, after 17centuries, the first truly ecumenical synod.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke | Candida Moss | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
At Paris a numerous synod was assembled, in which it was voted that Gregory ought not here to be obeyed.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John LordThe Swedes and Germans were Lutherans, but each nationality was of a different synod and had little agreement or fellowship.
Around Old Bethany | Robert Lee BerryAbout this time the Council, or rather synod, of Trent closed its sittings, and published its decrees to the whole of Christendom.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete | Friedrich SchillerIn theory each congregation had the power to send a deputy to the Provincial synod; in fact, only a few ever used the privilege.
History of the Moravian Church | J. E. HuttonHe presided over the Pan-Anglican synod in 1867, and in 1868 succeeded to the archbishopric.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.]. | Hartley Withers
British Dictionary definitions for synod
/ (ˈsɪnəd, ˈsɪnɒd) /
a local or special ecclesiastical council, esp of a diocese, formally convened to discuss ecclesiastical affairs
Origin of synod
1Derived forms of synod
- synodal or rare synodical, adjective
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