consistory (Meaning)
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consistory (n)
a church tribunal or governing body
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a church tribunal or governing body
convocation,synod, congregation, convention, conclave, assembly,congress, debate, caucus, town meeting
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The Pope announced a public consistory to formally elevate several new cardinals to the College of Cardinals.
Historians debated the significance of a secret consistory held by a 15th-century pope.
Cardinals awaited the consistory with anticipation, eager to learn the names of the church's newest leaders.
During the consistory, the Pope bestowed the red hats and rings upon the newly appointed cardinals.
