synod

synodi, kirkolliskokous An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.
An administrative division of churches, either the entire denomination, as in the (w), or a mid-level division ((w), district) as in the (w)
An assembly or council having civil authority; a legislative body.
Shakespeare

It hath in solemn synods been decreed.

Parent of gods and men, propitious Jove! And you, bright synod of the powers above.

A third part of the Gods, in synod met

Their deities to assert; who, while they feel

Vigour divine within them, can allow

Omnipotence to none.