synod

• The Burgomasters answered, that the Senate did not intend to grant them a new audience; adding, that as there was reason to apprehend some alteration in religion, it was their opinion, that in the present circumstances a synod ought to be assembled; and that the city of Amsterdam could not receive the Edict of 1614, without endangering the Church, and risking the ruin of her trade. —  The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius
• Jefferts Schori called for the synod, saying there was "no bishop of the Diocese of Quincy, or any qualified members of the standing committee of that diocese."
• "While some would say it was inappropriate for them to even debate the issue after the outcome at General Synod … the synod was an opportunity to hear the mind and heart of the church local, and the pastoral needs are as significant there than they are in other places as evidenced by the vote." —  Clerical Whispers
• [102] E, p. 142: '' In fact, Basil the Great and Athanasios and Cyprian and his synod were not given precedence, but rather equal standing with the Sixth and Seventh Ecumenical Councils which were in agreement with each one of them. '' —  orrologion
• "While some would say it was even inappropriate for them to even debate the issue after the outcome at General Synod … the synod was an opportunity to hear the mind and heart of the church local, and the pastoral needs are significant there than they are in other places as evidenced by the vote." —  Anglican Mainstream

Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms

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