Synod — • A general term for ecclesiastical gatherings under hierarchical authority, for the discussion and decision of matters relating to faith, morals, or discipline. It corresponds to the Latin word concilium Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Synod — Syn od (s[i^]n [u^]d), n. [L. synodus, Gr. sy nodos a meeting; sy n with + odo s a way; cf. AS. sino[eth], seno[eth], F. synode, both from the Latin.] 1. (Eccl. Hist.) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Synod — Synod, s. Synode 4) … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Synod — Synod, der heilige, s. Synodus … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Synod — Synod, Heiliger, genauer Heiligster regierender S., die an der Spitze der russ. Kirche stehende Reichsbehörde, besteht aus den Metropoliten von Petersburg, Moskau und Kiew, einigen Eparchialbischöfen und dem Oberprokuror, einem Mann weltlichen… … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
synod — index council (assembly), meeting (conference), session Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
synod — late 14c., ecclesiastical council, from L.L. synodus, from Gk. synodos assembly, meeting, conjunction of planets, from syn together + hodos a going, a way (see CEDE (Cf. cede)). Used by Presbyterians for assembly of ministers and other elders… … Etymology dictionary
synod — {{/stl 13}}{{stl 8}}rz. mnż I, D. u, Mc. synododzie {{/stl 8}}{{stl 7}} kolegialny organ władzy kościelnej, w skład którego wchodzą biskupi oraz reprezentanci duchowieństwa i świeckich z różnych krajów świata, zwoływany doraźnie przez papieża w… … Langenscheidt Polski wyjaśnień
synod — ► NOUN ▪ an assembly of the clergy (and sometimes also the laity) in a division of a Christian Church. DERIVATIVES synodal adjective. ORIGIN Greek sunodos meeting … English terms dictionary
Synod — A synod historically is a council of a church, usually convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. In modern usage, the word often refers to the governing body of a particular church, whether its members are meeting or … Wikipedia
