Sentences with phrase «deriving ecclesial authority»

We could move toward an understanding whereby the continuing «denominational» assemblies and conventions (now deriving ecclesial authority from their conciliar commitment) would endeavor to meet in the same city at the same time (and hence at the same intervals) the episcopal council met, thereby creating a uni - and multicameral structure graphically expressing both unity and diversity.

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The Pentecostal movement has, in fact, been a critique against the idea that authority and power is derived merely from ecclesial titles or academic degrees, and I think that's necessary.