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synod

[sin-uhd] / ˈsɪn əd /


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A spokesperson for the Church of England said the synod will decide between "two proposed models that significantly strengthen the independence of safeguarding structures" this week.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

All of the synod members voted on each of 151 proposals.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

The synod aims to make the church more inclusive and reflective of and responsive to the needs of rank-and-file Catholics.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

And on the eve of Francis’ big meeting of bishops last month, known as a synod, Burke presided over a counter-synod of sorts just steps away from St. Peter’s Square.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

The first mention of Mellifont by the Four Masters occurs under the year 1152, when a great synod of three thousand ecclesiastics was held there.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.