Tag: polity
Relation of College of Bishops to the General Synod
Someone asked me recently what the relationship was between the College of Bishops and the General Synod.
It is a good question. Fortunately, the code of canons is quite specific about this.
Canon 52 Section 20 is helpfully clear:
The Primus may at any time, when requested to do so by the College of Bishops, take councel with [...]
Posted: March 30th, 2009 under Blog.
Tags: bishops, polity, synod
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The Praxis of Polity
Up to Aberdeen today for the consecration of Bishop Robert of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. As he is almost universally known as Bob, “Bishop Robert” does not roll off the tongue terribly easily.
I was met outside the Cathedral by the Dean of the Diocese who gave me strict instructions that once the procession [...]
Posted: September 22nd, 2007 under Blog.
Tags: Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, polity, Scottish Episcopal Church
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