In 1933 Nazi-submissive German Christians, then dominating the legislative general and provincial synods, introduced the title bishop for the spiritual leaders, including their hierarchical supremacy over other church collaborators. The title was retained also after the end of the Nazi dictatorship, however, without any hierarchical supremacy.
In 1933, submissive German Christians, who controlled legislative general and provincial synods, introduced the title bishop for spiritual leaders, including their hierarchical authority over other church members. The title was maintained even after the end of Nazi rule but without any hierarchical power.