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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
Konzil and Synode are church assemblies that discuss and decide matters of faith or church affairs. Konzil generally refers to a particularly high-ranking assembly, especially of bishops, while a Synode also includes clergy and laypeople as representatives of the church. Use „Konzil“ for the higher-level assembly and „Synode“ for the church’s deliberative institution.
Die Synode aus Geistlichen und Laien beriet über eine wichtige Frage der kirchlichen Organisation.
The synod of clergy and laypeople discussed an important question of church organization.
Das Konzil der Bischöfe beriet über eine wichtige Frage der kirchlichen Lehre.
The bishops’ council discussed an important question of church doctrine.
