All the bishops, including the cardinals, serve to advise the pope on major issues.
All the bishops act as advisers to the pope. The pope in conjunction witht the bishops is known as the Magisterium of the Church.
The Ephorate and the Gerousia were powerful because they served as advisers to the King of Sparta. Thirty people made up the Gerousia, which was a governing body.
The body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church.
The political body created by the colonies was called the council. This served as the main governing body in the twelve colonies.
Baptist, Congregationalist, or Methodist, may need to obtain a special licence from the governing body of your church. Couples should ask a minister of the relevant denomination for details. A fee is usually payable to the governing body, the amount being decided by that body.
The curia is made up of all those who assist the pope in governing the Universal Church. The same term can be applied to those who assist a local bishop in the governance of the diocesan Church.
Yes, "Vestry" should be capitalized when referring to the governing body of a church or chapel.
The Society of Actuaries is the governing body for Actuaries around the globe. Their mission is to improve the decision making ability of the society while enhancing the ability of actuaries to be trusted financial advisers.
Session can refer to a seated position, or a governing body of a church or similar entity, or a period spent in continuous activity.
No. A synod is a religious governing body.
A body of law governing a church and/or its members. Generally applies to Christian denominations. Muslim Law is referred to as Sharia.
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