Vatikanet: Opening of the Synod of Bishops on the Family October 4, 2015 Webeditor Mandag d. 5. okt. 2015 - 9:00 Starts at 9.00 am. Opening of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, with reports by the Secretary General and by the Relator General. The work of the Synod begins today and will conclude on October 25. Tema: Familiesynoden 2015