Church Councils
Church organization developed in two important ways: the authority of church councils and the authority of certain bishops over other bishops. Councils arose when churches in various areas began sending their pastors (or bishops) to meetings to discuss common problems. As the fourth century began, the catholic churches were establishing general policies by regular regional councils.
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