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Synod, Holy

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

the highest court of the Russo-Greek Church, established by the czar Peter in 1723, and meeting now at St. Petersburg. Each diocese sends in a half- yearly report of its churches and schools. The members composing it are two metropolitans and as many bishops, with procurators, attorneys, and other 4ay officials. (See RUSSIAN CHURCH).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Synod, Holy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/synod-holy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.