General Synod
Britishnoun
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General Synod did vote to continue to look into the issue in the future, but bishops had already decided there were theological and legal barriers to having such ceremonies now.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Before then though, in February, she will lead the meeting of the Church's national assembly, the General Synod.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
The General Synod has discussed safeguarding measures before.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025
This report was discussed at the General Synod in February last year, and Mr Cottrell welcomed its "wisdom, expertise and meticulous proposals" at the time.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025
In 1871 the General Synod attempted to codify its canon law in forty-eight canons which, “and none other,” were to have force and effect as the canons of the Church of Ireland.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various
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