Synod Definition & Meaning

synod
noun
  1. a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business

"Synod" in song lyrics

See how synod is used in real songs:

  • "evangelical lutheran synod"
    AOL — AOL
  • "united synod"
    AOL — AOL
  • "northwest washington synod"
    AOL — AOL

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