holy synod
Orthodox governing body
A holy synod is the governing council of an Eastern Orthodox church, typically composed of bishops who collectively oversee ecclesiastical matters, doctrine, and administration.
The term distinguishes these permanent administrative bodies from ecumenical councils, which are broader assemblies.
The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church issued a statement on the controversy.
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- clergyOrdained religious officials collectively
- assemblyConstructing from components
- metropolitanOf a major city
- bishopDiocesan clergy head
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