Synod of Kathura

The Synod of Kathura was an Ecumenical Synod of the Apostolic Church of the East, convened by Barmenian Patriarch Daniel IV.

In spite of thorough opposition from the Cildanian and Tewahedo delegations, the Synod ultimately concluded with a further entrenchment of Kathuran theology and organization within the Apostolic Church of the East. The ordination of women as priests and even bishops was formalized, the ecclesiastic domain of the Barmenian Church was expanded to include all of continental Majatra, the Coburan Apostolic Tewahedo Church was placed in a subordinate position to the Barmenian Church, the canon law of the latter was adopted, to an extent, for the wider Apostolic communion, and the Apostolic Army in Majatra was recognized as a "relief organization" and formal organ of the Church.

Additionally the participants of the previous Synod were al canonized as saints, and the Creed of Qart Qildar was recognized as the official Creed of the Apostolic Church of the East.