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Synedrians

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(from σύνεδρος, a sitting together), a name given by the Novatians to orthodox Christians, because they charitably decreed in their synods to receive apostates and such as went to the Capitol to sacrifice into their communion again upon their sincere repentance.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Synedrians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/synedrians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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