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synod

[sin-uhd] / ˈsɪn əd /


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The synod was expected to vote on models proposed by both Prof Alexis Jay - who previously chaired the national Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - and barrister Sarah Wilkinson.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Advocates for greater roles for women in the Church had hoped the synod might call for women to serve as deacons.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

Then, 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 Washington Times • Nov. 28, 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.