What is a cathedrals governing body called?

Answer 1

The word cathedral is derived from the Latin word cathedra (seat or chair). It refers to the bishop's or archbishop's chair or throne. In ancient Rome, the chair was the symbol of a teacher and, by extension, of the bishop's role as teacher. It was also a symbol of the authority of a magistrate (an executive officer of state) and became a symbol of the bishop's role in governing a diocese.

A diocese (from administration in Greek), which is also called episcopal see or bishopric, is a district under the supervision of a bishop. A diocese is divided into parishes. Its governance is called episcopal polity, where the bishop has authority over the clergy in the diocese. Episcopal is derived from epískopos a Greek word which means overseer. Sometimes the bishops are subject to higher-ranking bishops (archbishops, metropolitans, or patriarchs). Bishops also meet in synods. Historically, a synod was a council of a church, convened to decide matters of doctrine, administration. Nowadays, the word refers to the governing body of a particular church, besides the mentioned meetings. These synods, can govern the dioceses represented in this council.