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February 20, 2018

Holy Synod of Bishops issues Liturgical Instructions

June 23, 2016

Holy Synod of Bishops issues “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Regarding Marriage” document

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Holy Synod issues Canonical Procedures for Church Courts

July 3, 2013

Holy Synod issues Affirmation of the Mystery of Marriage

October 21, 2011

Holy Synod issues “Guidelines for Clergy Use of Online Social Networking”

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