Synodal examiner
As a synodal examinator ( Latin examinator synodalis ) in the Roman Catholic Church a cleric was designated, who participated as an examiner in the parish exam before the appointment of a priest as pastor . He had a degree in theology or canon law have, the proposal was on the diocesan bishop of the Diocesan Synod approved, he also had to give an account, and put on an oath of office. According to the regulations of the Codex Iuris Canonici , there should be at least four and a maximum of twelve synodal examiners in a diocese . Since 1910 the term of office was limited to five years. The synod examiner also participated in proceedings for the removal of pastors from office.
The office of Synodal Examionator was newly created by the Council of Trent . It is no longer included in the Codex Iuris Canonici , which was renewed in 1983 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ CIC can. 385-390, 2157-2161.
- ^ Josef Kandler: Synodalexaminator . In: Walter Kasper (Ed.): Lexicon for Theology and Church . 3. Edition. tape 9 . Herder, Freiburg im Breisgau 2000, Sp. 1184 .