synodal
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- post-synodal adjective
- pre-synodal adjective
- synodality noun
- synodally adverb
Example Sentences
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It acknowledged the fear and opposition that the synodal process has engendered among some bishops who see it as undermining their authority and power, but sought to calm the concerns.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
The report relayed to the Vatican the “skepticism and suspicion” that hung over the synodal discussions as the process got underway.
From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2022
"The courageous dialogue called for by the synodal process must include open conversation about women's ordination," WOC said in a Tweet welcoming the inclusion of its material on the synod website.
From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2022
The pope also intends to proceed in a synodal way: the word synod derives from the union of two Greekwords, syn, “together,” and odòs, “journey.”
From Time • Oct. 13, 2014
In Hesse the ministry of Von Mühler sought to bring about a combination of the three consistories of Hanau, Cassel, and Marburg, as a necessary vehicle for the introduction of a new synodal constitution.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
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