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Synodicae
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(συνοδικαί ) were letters written by a new bishop informing other bishops of his promotion, and to testify his desire to hold communion with them. A neglect to write such letters was interpreted as a refusal to hold such communion and a virtual charge of heresy upon his fellows. Circular letters summoning the bishops to a provincial synod were also called Synodicae.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Synodicae'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/synodicae.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Synodicae'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/synodicae.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.