The national synod abolished future election for the synods of the 28 Protestant church bodies.

They organized their first national synod in 1558 in Paris.

It was adopted by national synods held during the last three decades of the sixteenth century.

Eventually, however, he was elected to bishop by a national synod through political machinations.

It functions under a national "synod", and an executive committee.

This was the last national synod held in France, which met in 1659.

The newly formed churches developed a Presbyterial system of church government with national and regional synods.

The highest body is the national or general synod, which convenes every three years.

This officer was sometimes aided by an elected national synod.

As anger escalated, it appeared ever more likely that a national synod would be called.