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Definition of Kirk session in English: Kirk sessionnoun 1The lowest court in the Church of Scotland, composed of the minister and elders of the parish. Example sentencesExamples - On the following day, both the town council and Kirk sessions of Edinburgh fled the capital, many sailing across to Fife or northwards to Dundee; the ministers retreated into the Castle, their churches being taken over as ammunition stores and stables by the Cromwellian army.
- A majority of the Church of Scotland's Kirk sessions in Lochcarron and Skye presbytery are said to be opposing the Right Rev Professor's scheduled 10-day visit in November.
- 1.1historical A court similar to a Kirk session in other Presbyterian Churches.
Example sentencesExamples - Following the Presbyterian pattern, the Kirk Session is the governing body of the congregation, and is composed of Elders who have been directly elected by the congregation.
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