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ecumenical council

/ˌekjuːˈmenɪkəl ˈkaʊnsəl/

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/ˌekjuːˈmenɪkəl ˈkaʊnsəl/C1formalpolitical
  • ruФормальное собрание церковных сановников и богословских экспертов, созванное для обсуждения и решения вопросов христианского вероучения, дисциплины и церковного управления.

A formal assembly of ecclesiastical dignitaries and theological experts convened to discuss and decide matters of Christian doctrine, discipline, and church governance.

  1. Church assemblyC1formal

    A formal meeting of bishops and church leaders representing the entire Christian Church, convened to decide on matters of doctrine, discipline, and faith.

    ruЦерковный собор

    • The First Council of Nicaea was an ecumenical council that established the Nicene Creed.
    • Ecumenical councils have historically addressed major theological controversies.
    • The decisions of an ecumenical council are considered binding for the whole Church.