Diocese of Skara
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The Diocese of Skara (Swedish: Skara stift) is the oldest existing diocese in Sweden. It was originally a Latin bishopric of the Roman Catholic church, but since the Protestant Reformation has been a Lutheran diocese within the Church of Sweden, with its seat in Skara at Skara Cathedral. In 2014, it celebrated its 1000-year anniversary as a full diocese.[4]
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Quick Facts Diocese of SkaraDiocesis Scarensis Skara stift, Location ...
Diocese of Skara Diocesis Scarensis Skara stift | |
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Location | |
Country | Sweden |
Deaneries | 11 kontrakt[1] |
Coordinates | 58°23′11″N 13°26′21″E |
Statistics | |
Parishes | 51[1] |
Congregations | 124[1] |
Information | |
Denomination | Church of Sweden |
Established | 11th century[2] |
Cathedral | Skara Cathedral |
Current leadership | |
Bishop | Åke Bonnier[3] |
Map | |
Website | |
svenskakyrkan.se/skarastift |
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