Holy Synod

noun

: the governing body of a national Eastern church

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The governing Holy Synod of senior bishops sent letters to all lawmakers outlining its objections. —

Derek Gatopoulos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church decided Wednesday to appoint Metropolitan Tikhon to head the Diocese of Crimea, located in an occupied region of Ukraine. —

Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023 The Holy Synod’s decision followed a Dec. 18 lay vote from among all Orthodox Christians on the east Mediterranean island nation in which Athanasios topped the poll, followed by Georgios and Tamasos Bishop Isaias. —

Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2022 The 73-year-old cleric received nine votes from the 16-member Holy Synod, the church’s highest decision-making body, against four for runner-up Limassol Bishop Athanasios. —

Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2022