Glossary of theological terms. John T. Ford. 2014.
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
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
Diocesan Chancery — • That branch of administration which handles all written documents used in the official government of a diocese Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Diocesan Chancery Diocesan Chancery … Catholic encyclopedia
Diocesan Consultors — Diocesan Consultors † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Diocesan Consultors Diocesan consultors are a certain number of priests in each diocese of the United States who act as official advisers of the bishop in certain matters pertaining to the … Catholic encyclopedia
Synod of Pistoia — Synod of Pistoia † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Synod of Pistoia Held 18 to 28 September, 1786, by Scipio de’ Ricci, Bishop of Pistoia and Prato. It marks the most daring effort ever made to secure for Jansenism and allied errors a… … Catholic encyclopedia
synod — [sin′əd] n. [ME, altered (after LL) < OE sinoth < LL(Ec) synodus < LGr(Ec) synodos, church synod < Gr, a meeting, lit., a coming together < syn , together + hodos, way: see ODE1] 1. an ecclesiastical council; specif., a) R.C.Ch. a… … English World dictionary
Diocesan School for Girls (Auckland) — Diocesan School for Girls Location Clyde Street Epsom Auckland New Zealand … Wikipedia
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
Diocesan Synod — In the Anglican Communion, the model of government is the Bishop in Synod , meaning that a diocese is governed by a bishop acting with the advice and consent of representatives of the clergy and laity of the diocese. In much of the Communion the… … Wikipedia
Diocesan chancery — A diocesan chancery is the branch of administration which handles all written documents used in the official government of a Roman Catholic or Anglican diocese. It is in the diocesan chancery that, under the direction of the bishop or his… … Wikipedia
