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synodal

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[sin-uhd-uhl] / ˈsɪn əd əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, issued by, or having the character of a church synod.


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In his homily at that event, he called for "an ever more symphonic and synodal Church".

From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2023

Earlier this month, the pope — in remarks to the faithful — linked the path to the unity of all Christians to the church’s synodal process.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023

The report relayed to the Vatican the “skepticism and suspicion” that hung over the synodal discussions as the process got underway.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2022

The pope also intends to proceed in a synodal way: the word synod derives from the union of two Greekwords, syn, “together,” and odòs, “journey.”

From Time ● Oct. 13, 2014

Having spoken of the lesser, viz. congregational elderships, we come now to the greater ruling assemblies, which are either presbyterial or synodal.

From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by

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