The NGK has a presbyterian polity with power divided between synods, presbyteries, and church councils. There had been previous provincial synods of Dort, and a National Synod in 1578. See also List of Church of Scotland synods and presbyteries. See also the List of Presbyterian Church (USA) synods and presbyteries. The Liberal Catholic Church is governed by three "General Episcopal Synods" of all bishops. The German Christians then gained about a third of all seats in presbyteries and synods. Further decrees would be issued by priestly synods under Ptolemy's successors. They also meet in councils or synods. It is one of a number of pre-ecumenical ancient church councils and synods. While councils (can. 445) and diocesan synods (can. In 860 and 922, Koblenz was the scene of ecclesiastical synods. In greatest number are Lutheran churches of varied synods. Many synods and councils attempted to set things "right". Representatives from Beth-Maron participated in the Constantinople synods of 536 and 553. In a series of provincial synods the opposition assumed shape.