Definitions

1. noun

A fellow-bishop or coadjutor, in the early Christian Church, especially of the Greek Church.

“The Synthronos of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is an important example of Byzantine art and architecture.”

2. noun

In Eastern Orthodox Church, a bishop who sits at the throne alongside the Patriarch.

“During the liturgy, the Synthronos plays a crucial role in the procession and worship.”