a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior | a meeting of people for consultation |
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia) | a body serving in an administrative capacity |
| (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine |