Synod Collection

Events / Synod of Dort
The Synod of Dort Date: 1618-1619

GUNPOWDER PLOT, 1605. Guy Fawkes (1570-1606) being interrogated by King James I and his council in the Kings bedchamber at Whitehall

NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A. D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik)
NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A.D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik, Turkey), in 325 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE, 1414. Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus (c1369-1415) at the Council of Constance, 1414. Wood engraving, 19th century

Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Sénat, à Saint-Pétersbourg
Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Senat, a Saint-Petersbourg, 1817-1824. Private Collection

The Synod at Thurles - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - the Procession from the College to the Cathedral, 1850. Clergy in a...procession from the College to the Cathedral

Sitting of the Synod, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Synod at Thurles, [in County Tipperary, Ireland], 1850. Clegy holding a meeting. "lam enabled", writes our Artist, "to send this Sketch

The Synod at Thurles - Bishops Robing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Synod at Thurles [in Ireland] - Bishops Robing, 1850. Clergy in the cathedral....the buildings are large and convenient, and were, upon this occasion

Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from
619630 Wicliffe before the Convocation at Oxford, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Bishops of India and Ceylon in Synod at Calcutta (b / w photo)
1599358 The Bishops of India and Ceylon in Synod at Calcutta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bishops of India and Ceylon in Synod at Calcutta)

Wycliffe before the Synod at Lambeth
LLM456072 Wycliffe before the Synod at Lambeth by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wycliffe before the Synod at Lambeth)

Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho)
2815152 Closing of the London Eucharistic Congress, the Papal Legate imparts the Blessing... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis IV of France at the Council of Ingelheim, 948 (chromolitho)
1094331 Louis IV of France at the Council of Ingelheim, 948 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis IV of France at the Council of Ingelheim, 948)

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

The Reverend Donald Fraser, MA, DD (engraving)
1045401 The Reverend Donald Fraser, MA, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Donald Fraser, MA, DD)

The Exeter Diocesan Synod (engraving)
1101991 The Exeter Diocesan Synod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exeter Diocesan Synod)

Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619629 Trial of Wicliffe, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving)
1604076 A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta)

The Great Diocesan Synod Held Last Week in the Cathedral of Milan, The Closing Session (colour litho)
2798586 The Great Diocesan Synod Held Last Week in the Cathedral of Milan, The Closing Session (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wickliffe before the Synod
LLM455902 Wickliffe before the Synod by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wickliffe before the Synod)

The Synod at Thurles (engraving)
1096862 The Synod at Thurles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Synod at Thurles)

Upper House of Convocation, Province of Canterbury. Print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs. 1860

Letter of Cesario, abbot of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat, notifying the Pope of Rome, John XIII, thas has been ordained archbishop of Tarragona

Decree of the Synod of Agde, parchment document, dated 907

7th century, 7th Council of Toledo, summoned by King Chindasvinto, miniature in Primacy of the Church of Toledo, illuminated manuscripts, 1253

Houses of Convocation, London, c1623. Two views of the Houses of Convocation assembled in Westminster Abbey or possibly St Pauls Cathedral

The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Artist: Anonymous
The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1830s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1829-1834. Artist: Rossi, Carlo (1775-1849)
The Senate and Synod Buildings in Saint Petersburg, 1829-1834

The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. Spain. Colored e
The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. synod held in Elvira in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica. Actually Granada. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving

King Henry II and Irish clergy
King Henry II of England presents the Papal Bull to Irish clergy at the Synod of Cashel. Date: 1171

Simon Episcopius - Dutch theologian and Remonstrant
Simon Episcopius (15831643) - a Dutch theologian and Remonstrant who played a significant role at the Synod of Dort in 1618. His name is the Latinized form of his Dutch name Simon Bischop

GIOVANNI PALESTRINA (1525-1594). Italian composer. Palestrina presenting his First Book of Masses to Pope Julius III in 1554. Contemporary woodcut

A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta, India, 1893 Engraving

The Restoration of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, View of the Exterior and the Synod House

The Rev. Donald Fraser, M. A. D. D. Pastor of the Marylbone Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Donald Fraser, M.A. D.D. Pastor of the Marylbone Presbyterian Church, and Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of England

The Synodal Printing house at Nikolyskaya street on Moscow, 1840s (colour lithograph)
BAL153254 The Synodal Printing house at Nikolyskaya street on Moscow, 1840s (colour lithograph) by Russian School, (19th century); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Trial of John Wycliffe (1330-1384) in 1378 (engraving)
KW211594 The Trial of John Wycliffe (1330-1384) in 1378 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

SYNOD, 1730. Synod kept in the choir of the new church at Amsterdam in 1730. Engraving after Bernard Picart, 18th or 19th century

PAPACY: BULL, 1560. Bull issued by Pope Pius IV in 1560 to recall the Council of Trent

PAPAL-INFALLIBILITY CARTOON. An American cartoon of 1870 by Thomas Nast satirizing Pope Pius IX and the dogma of papal infallibility promulgated at the First Vatican Council of 1869-1870

Senate and Synod Building - St Petersburg, Russia
The Arch of the Senate and Synod Building - St Petersburg, Russia. Date: 1909

A Synod Of English Bishops At Calcutta, India, 1893 Engraving

The Restoration Of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, View Of The Exterior And The Synod House

The Rev. Donald Fraser, M. A. D. D. Pastor of the Marylbone Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Donald Fraser, M.A. D.D. Pastor of the Marylbone Presbyterian Church, and Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of England

PETER WALDO (d. c1218). French religious leader who founded the Waldenses. Waldo at the third Lateran Council at Rome in 1179 seeking confirmation of himself and his followers as lay preachers

SECOND COUNCIL OF NICAEA. The Second Council of Nicaea, summoned by the Patriarch Tarasius in 787. Steel engraving, 19th century

PRESBYTERIAN MINISTERS. An English engraved satire on presbyterian ministers, c1690-1710

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"Exploring the Historical Significance of Synods: From Nicaea to Dort" Synods have played a pivotal role throughout history, shaping religious and political landscapes. One such event was the Synod of Dort, held in 1618-1619 in the Netherlands. This gathering aimed to address theological disputes within Protestantism, particularly those raised by Jacobus Arminius and his followers. The outcome of this synod had far-reaching consequences for Reformed theology. Another significant historical moment linked to synods is the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators aiming to blow up Parliament, found himself interrogated by King James I and his council during a tense scene at Whitehall's Kings bedchamber. This event marked a turning point in British history as it exposed Catholic plots against Protestant rule. Traveling back further in time brings us to the Council of Nicaea in 325 A. D. , convened by Emperor Constantine. This ecumenical council sought unity among early Christian factions and established important doctrines that shaped Christianity for centuries to come. The Council of Constance in 1414 witnessed Bohemian reformer Jan Hus defending his beliefs amidst religious tensions. His presence at this synod ultimately led to his martyrdom but also sparked debates on church authority and reform across Europe. John Wycliffe's appearance before convocations at Oxford and Lambeth showcased another facet of synodal gatherings - intellectual discourse challenging established norms. Wycliffe's ideas questioned papal authority and emphasized biblical teachings as central pillars for faith. Moving beyond Europe, we find ourselves witnessing an intriguing moment when bishops from India and Ceylon gathered for a synod in Calcutta (now Kolkata). This meeting highlighted how synods transcend geographical boundaries while addressing regional concerns within diverse religious contexts. Synods were not limited solely to theological matters; they also influenced political affairs like the Protestant Synod held in 1730 in Amsterdam's New Church.