Canon 115

1. The permanent synod is comprised of the patriarch and four

bishops designated for a five-year term. 2. Of these bishops,

three are elected by the synod of bishops of the patriarchal

Church among whom as least two must be eparchial bishops; one is

appointed by the patriarch. 3. At the same time and in the

same manner, four bishops are designated, insofar as it is possible, who, according to the order determined by the synod of

bishops of the patriarchal Church, substitute alternately for the

impeded members of the permanent synod.