consistories

Noun

A council of a church, especially the elders in Presbyterian and Reformed Christianity.

ریشه

From Latin 'consistorium' meaning 'place of assembly'.

مثال

• The consistories met to discuss the church's future.
• He was a member of several consistories.
• The consistories have a significant role in the church's administration.

ترکیب‌های رایج

church consistories local consistories national consistories