4. C.J.S. Religious Societies §§ 2, 5, 7–13.]
diocesan synod (dy-os-[schwa]-s[schwa]n). A synod composed of clergy from one diocese.
general synod. A synod composed of bishops from all nations.
— Also termed universal synod.
national synod. A synod composed of clergy from a single nation.
provincial synod. A synod composed of clergy from a single province.
— Also termed convocation.