Diocese of Karlstad
The Diocese of Karlstad (Swedish: Karlstads stift) is a diocese of the Church of Sweden with its episcopal see in the city of Karlstad. It covers most of the provinces Värmland and Dalsland. Its current borders are from 1693.
Diocese of Karlstad Diocesis Carolostadiensis Karlstads stift | |
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Arms of the diocese of Karlstad | |
| Location | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Deaneries | 8 kontrakt |
| Coordinates | 59°22′54″N 13°30′23″E |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 50 |
| Congregations | 88 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
| Established | 1581 |
| Cathedral | Karlstad Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Sören Dalevi |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Antje Jackelén |
| Map | |
| Website | |
| www.svenskakyrkan.se | |
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