A Convocation (Latin 'calling together', translating the Greek ecclesia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose. Ecclesia can refer to: Ecclesia (sociology of religion) Ecclesia (ancient Athens) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

In particular it is also used to refer to:

Academic convocations

In some British and Australian Universities, the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of the university, which function as one of the university's representative bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is responsible for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university administration. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumni can attend. The main function of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the university administration, to encourage co-operation among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular institution, but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council. The General Council of an ancient university in Scotland is the corporate body of all graduates and senior academics of each university. ...

In the University of Oxford, the Convocation was originally the main governing body of the University, consisting of all doctors and masters of the University, but it now comprises all graduates of the university and its only remaining function is to elect the Chancellor of the University and the Professor of Poetry. The University of Oxford (usually abbreviated as Oxon. ...

At some universities and colleges (e.g. University of Chicago, Cornell University, Brigham Young University, and most Canadian universities), graduation events are called "convocations," as opposed to commencements, as in other US universities. The University of Chicago is a private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ... Cornell University is a private university located in Ithaca, New York, USA. Its two medical campuses are in New York City and in Education City, Qatar. ... Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... Academic procession during the University of Canterbury graduation ceremony. ...

• the assemblies of various universities which are convoked to grant degrees, etc., and in particular various university legislative assemblies

Also can be used as a noun.

Ecclesiastical convocations

Convocation of the English Clergy is a technical name given in the Church of England to what corresponds in some respects to a Roman Catholic provincial synod, though in other respects it differs widely from it. Convocation of the English Clergy is the technical name given in the Church of England to what corresponds in some respects to a Roman Catholic provincial synod, though in other respects it differs widely from it. ...

• the assemblies of the two Provinces of the Church of England, the Convocations of Canterbury and York, and various other assemblies of other churches; and

• A self-governing body of the Church of England. George I dismissed it in 1717, due to it having views opposed to his in the Bangorian controversy. It was the historical antecedent of the General Synod of today.

The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The Province of Canterbury consists of the following dioceses of the Church of England: Their archbishop is the Archbishop of Canterbury. ... The Province of York consists of the following dioceses of the Church of England: Their archbishop is the Archbishop of York. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... George I King of Great Britain and Ireland George I (George Ludwig von Guelph-dEste) (28 May 1660–11 June 1727) was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) from 23 January 1698, and King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1 August 1714, until his death. ... The Bangorian Controversy was a theological argument within the Church of England in the 18th century. ... The General Synod is the title of the governing body of some church organizations. ...

Other use

A convocation is also a collective noun for eagles. Collective nouns are subject-specific words used to define a grouping of people, animals, objects or concepts. ... Genera Several, see below. ...