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In Sweden multiple Dioceses make up a Arch Diocese that is under the direction of the Arch Bishop. Every Diocese is under the direction of a Bishop. Each Diocese belongs to a central administrative organization called Domkapitlet. The Diocese has authoritative jurisdiction over the Pastorats.The Bishops work together in leading the Swedish Lutheran Church with the Arch Bishop in Uppsala holding the leading position of "primus inter pares" (Latin meaning first among equals.) In the Diocese reorganization after the reformation another position was added called “superintendentia” or Superintendent. <br>