the General Synod
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈsɪnəd/, /ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈsɪnɒd/
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈsɪnəd/
- the group of people governing the Church of England. It consists of three levels: bishops, clergy (= priests and other officials) and laity (= members of the Church who are not priests). The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York are in charge of the Synod, which is responsible for important decisions affecting the Church, such as forms of worship, educational policy, choosing the clergy and the care of church buildings. It meets two or three times a year.
主教会议：管理英格兰教会的一群人。它由三个级别组成：主教，神职人员和俗人。坎特伯雷大主教和约克大主教负责会议，该会议负责影响教堂的重要决定，例如礼拜形式，教育政策，选择神职人员和对教堂的照料。一年开会两次或三次。