
Archdiocese
Church Hierarchy
Understand 'archdiocese' indicates a high level in church organization, just below the Pope's authority.

The archdiocese convened to align their policies with the Vatican directives.
Geographical Area
'Archdiocese' refers to both a church jurisdiction and the geographical area itself.

She visited several churches within the archdiocese during her trip.
Not Interchangeable
'Archdiocese' and 'diocese' aren't the same; an 'archdiocese' is led by an archbishop, a 'diocese' by a bishop.

The bishop hoped to one day lead an archdiocese.
Compare with
ArchbishopricBishopricDioceseEpiscopatePatriarchatePrimacyProvinceSee
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