The Synod of The Apostolic See of St Maximus The Theologian exists to serve the people of God in the Church by assisting the Primate of The See in Church matters, as specified:

• The Primate's position is absolute and until death.
  
  
• The Synod will attend an annual review meeting on its working relation with the Office of the Primate. The meeting shall be presided over by the Primate.
  
  
• The Synod's members shall not interfere in any matter within the jurisdiction of a local, district (in-country), or regional (in-country) incumbent or body, unless when invited by the incumbent or the responsible body - and except when a matter of grave importance has been referred to The Synod by the Primate.
  
  
• The Synod will be a permanent institution in the life of The See, and shall serve as the Governing Council of The See. Its membership will reflect the global spread of The See, and will be made of bishops, other clergy and distinguished individuals of the laity on the recommendation of the Primate.
  
  
• Ten (10) members of The Synod shall be appointed by the Primate. Additional members shall be nominated by members of The See, and approved by both The Synod and the Primate. Three members shall by appointed as life members of The Synod, and one of them shall chair a Synod meeting (except at special sessions designated to be chaired by the Primate).
  
  
• Each member of The Synod shall serve a maximum term of 5 years. A minimum of thirteen (13) members of The Synod, including one of the life members, shall be present at a Synod meeting to conduct the business of The Synod.
  
  
• The Synod shall, in consultation with the Primate, call the national, trans-national and global members together to events (e.g. episcopal or revival conferences) or for sessions (e.g. consultation or visits) as it sees fit. It may devolve some of its responsibilities in specific countries (or group of countries) to representative bodies with specific guidelines, or incumbents with specific limits.
  
  
• The Synod and the Primate shall approve nominations for each bishopric, subject to references. The Synod shall then process the necessary arrangements for the consecration which shall be presided over by the Primate.
  
  
• The Synod and the Primate shall make the rules for the priestly orders established under The Apostolic See of St. Maximus The Theologian. An established bishopric and other priestly orders of The Apostolic See shall subscribe to annual financial and other resources' contributions to The See, as determined by the Office of the Primate.
  
  
• The Synod shall conduct its business as a religious assembly at which members will have the opportunity to interact with each other and share information and experiences, in the common pursuit of pastoral and spiritual solutions in matters which are important for the continuous running of The See.

The Primate prays God's rich blessings upon the work of The Synod, in all the mercies of God.

May The Lord particularly grant members of The Synod wisdom and long life to see the goodness of God upon their service to His Church.

	Metropolitan Henry Paul Kontor serving in the Eucharist in Sepolia, Athens at the Agias Church (Old Calendar, Greek Orthodox) November 2003

	The Rev. James Hansen-Sackey, BSc Missions Secretary of The Synod He brings into the Synod a strong apostolic anointing, a respect for authority, as well as a commitment to biblical scholarship

Please note :

The word 'SYNOD' was derived from two Greek words: syn meaning 'together' and hodos meaning 'road' or 'way'. The word SYNOD therefore means a coming together.

All correspondence to The Synod should be addressed to
The Bishop's Office, Suite 320, Day Lewis House
324 Bensham Lane, Surrey, CR7 7EQ
United Kingdom
E-mail: apostolicsynod@aol.com