Meaning of ecumenical council | Babel Free
Definitions
A church council to which bishops from the entire world are invited, held by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians to be infallible in its decisions on faith and morals when certain conditions are met.
Equivalents
Examples
“[…] in 1215, the Maronite patriarch visited Rome and participated in an ecumenical council.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.