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synod
An assembly of clergy and often also laypeople in Christian churches, held to discuss and decide on questions of faith, doctrine, or church organization.
Die Synode der evangelischen Kirche tagt zweimal im Jahr, um über den Haushalt abzustimmen.
The synod of the Protestant church meets twice a year to vote on the budget.
'Synode' (synod) is a technical term from the area of Christian churches. It is not used for general meetings or conferences.
Die Themen der nächsten Synode wurden bereits bekannt gegeben.
The topics of the next synod have already been announced.
Common verbs used with 'Synode' (synod) are 'tagen' (to meet / to be in session), 'beschließen' (to decide), and 'wählen' (to elect). You can also be a 'Mitglied der Synode' (member of the synod).
Die Synode tagt in diesem Jahr in Berlin.
The synod is meeting in Berlin this year.
In Germany, the synod is an important institution especially in the Protestant church, functioning like a church parliament.
Ein Vertreter unserer Gemeinde wurde in die Landessynode entsandt.
A representative of our congregation was sent to the regional synod.
council
'das Konzil' and 'die Synode' both refer to church assemblies where matters of faith, doctrine, or organization are discussed. The most important difference lies in who takes part and in the setting. A 'Konzil' is especially associated with high-ranking church dignitaries, above all bishops, and often sounds large-scale and official. A 'Synode' can also be important in a church context, but depending on the church, it may include both clergy and laypeople. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like an official church assembly. As a practical rule: for a large assembly of bishops, 'Konzil' is usually more appropriate; for a deliberative assembly with broader participation, 'Synode' is usually more appropriate.
Bei der Synode durften auch Vertreter aus den Gemeinden ihre Meinung sagen.
At the synod, representatives from the congregations were also allowed to express their opinions.
Auf dem Konzil diskutierten die Bischöfe über wichtige Fragen der kirchlichen Lehre.
At the council, the bishops discussed important questions of church doctrine.