Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
persons chosen to help the church-wardens in fulfilling their duties, and in promoting order, quiet, and decorum at visitations, synods, and clerical meetings. They were also called SIDESMEN, synodsmen, or QUESTMEN (See QUESTMEN) (q.v.).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Testes Synodales'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/t/testes-synodales.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.