holy synod

In Orthodox Churches, the governing body composed of the metropolitan bishops and presided by the patriarch.

Japanese Meaning

正教会において、大司教などが構成し、総主教が議長を務める統治機関（聖会）。

The decision to revive the ancient monastery was approved unanimously by the holy synod.

古い修道院を復興するという決定は、総主教が議長を務める主教会議によって満場一致で承認された。

Sense（1）

In Orthodox Churches, the governing body composed of the metropolitan bishops and presided by the patriarch.

holy synods

（ plural ）