The General Synod is the title of the governing body of some church organizations. The General Synod of the Church of England, which was established in...

In the Catholic Church, the Synod of Bishops, considered as an advisory body for the pope, is one of the ways in which the bishops render cooperative...

that is governed by a synod. Sometimes the phrase "general synod" or "general council" refers to an ecumenical council. The word synod also refers to the...

The General Synod is the tricameral deliberative and legislative organ of the Church of England. The synod was instituted in 1970, replacing the Church...

presided over by a bishop. Within each diocese are local parishes. The General Synod of the Church of England is the legislative body for the church and...

The Evangelical Lutheran General Synod of the United States of America, commonly known as the General Synod, was a historical Lutheran denomination in...

The General Synod of the United Church of Christ is the national decision-making body for the denomination, responsible for giving general direction to...

passed at General Synod are executed and overseen by the General Synod Council. Council members are appointed by the General Synod. A General Secretary...

policy, and liturgical matters are decided by the church's general synod. The general synod comprises two houses, the House of Bishops and the House of...

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), also known as the Missouri Synod, is an orthodox, traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United...