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Synodals was a term applied to (1) provincial constitutions or canons read after the synods in parish churches; (2) to procurations, so called because the bishop held his synod and visitation together; (3) to the payments made a bishop by his clergy in virtue of his holding a synod. SEE SYNODATICUMSEE SEE SYNODATICUM . Fuente: … Continue reading “Synodals”

synodal examiners Priests proposed by a bishop and approved by the diocesan synod. Their duties are to examine in trials, and for appointment of pastors, and to assist in examination of candidates for Holy Orders, and priests to be approved for confessions and preaching. Not less than four, nor more than 12 are allowed in … Continue reading “synodal examiners”

Synod, Relief SEE SCOTLAND, CHURCHES IN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Synod, Reformed SEE COVENANTERS; SEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Synod of Pistoia A synod held in the diocese of Pistoia, Italy in 1786 under Bishop Scipio de Ricci, and under the patronage of the Grand Duke Leopold of Tuscany. It was an attempt to introduce Jansenism into Italy. The sessions and the decrees were marked with a Jansenistic and regalistic spirit. Many of those … Continue reading “Synod of Pistoia”

Synod, Holy Governing is the highest court of the Greek Church, established in Greece after the recovery of its independence. It met first at Syra in 1833, and in 1844 was recognized by the constitution, which also enacted that the king should be a member of the established Church. The members of synod were at … Continue reading “Synod, Holy Governing”

Synod, Holy the highest court of the Russo-Greek Church, established by the czar Peter in 1723, and meeting now at St. Petersburg. Each diocese sends in a half- yearly report of its churches and schools. The members composing it are two metropolitans and as many bishops, with procurators, attorneys, and other 4ay officials. SEE RUSSIAN … Continue reading “Synod, Holy”

Synod, Associate the highest ecclesiastical court among the united Presbyterian Dissenters in Scotland, the powers of which are, in a great measure, analogous to those of the General Assembly in the established kirk. SEE SCOTLAND, CHURCHES IN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

SYNOD A meeting or assembly of ecclesiastical persons to consult on matters of religion. Of these there are four kinds, viz. 1. General, where bishops, &c. meet from all nations. These were first called by the emperors; afterwards by Christian princes; till in later ages, the pope usurped to himself the greatest share in this … Continue reading “Synod”

Synnada, Council of (Conilium Synnadense), was held about 230, or, according to some, in 256, upon the subject of Cataphrygian baptism. Baptism received out of the Church was declared to be null and void. See Mansi, Concil. 1, 760. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature