High Synod

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A Synod is a convening of the religious members of the Order, of [Bishop]] rank or higher. It is generally held to select new archbishops, although it may also be convened for disciplinary matters regarding a bishop.

There is also a High Synod, which may be convened by consensus of any three cardinals, or at the will of the patriarch. High Synods are rare, and usually only to call one of their member to task, or to elect a new Cardinal of Lithmore.

A Synod is necessary to formally canonize a saint, replace a cardinal, or excommunicate a heretic.