Biblia

Synodus

Synodus (), a term applied in the early Church to the building (church) in which the synod was held. It was simply transferred fromn the assembly to denote the place of assembly, as was done with the word ecclesia. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Synods, National

Synods, National According to the recent canon law, national councils are the deliberating assemblies at which all the bishops of a nation are convoked by the patriarch or primate (Cf. Benedict XIV, “De Synodo”, I, i), but, in order to include the ancient national synods, it would be more correct to say a legitimate assemblage … Continue reading “Synods, National”

Synods

Synods form a noticeable feature in the history of the general Church. Particular synods have served to indicate particular stages in the progress or retrogression of the life of the Church, as respects the development of knowledge and teaching, the formation of the worship and the constitution of the Church itself; and all synods serve, … Continue reading “Synods”

Synoditee

Synoditee (from , a community) were monks who lived in communities or convents, differing in this respect from the Anchorets. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Synodicae

Synodicae () were letters written by a new bishop informing other bishops of his promotion, and to testify his desire to hold communion with them. A neglect to write such letters was interpreted as a refusal to hold such communion and a virtual charge of heresy upon his fellows. Circular letters summoning the bishops to … Continue reading “Synodicae”

Synodatcum

Synodatcum or CATHEDRATICUM, is the annual tribute paid by incumbents of benefices in the Church of Rome to the bishop of the diocese, in token of subjection to the episcopal cathedra. It is generally paid at the time of the convening of the diocesan synod. The earliest direct mention of this impost occurs in the … Continue reading “Synodatcum”