Значение слова "DIOCESAN CONVENTION" найдено в 1 источнике

DIOCESAN CONVENTION

найдено в "American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia"

   The annual gathering of the Bishop, Clergy and people of a Diocese. The Bishop and Clergy represent their own Order and the people are represented by delegates elected by the Vestries of the various parishes. The purpose of the Convention is to review the work of the past year; make provision for the work of the year following, and by legislative acts provide such laws as may further the purpose for which the Diocese exists. For cause special conventions may be called, a month's notice at least being given to the clergy, and to the parishes within the Diocese.
   See Convention.


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