Diocese of Skara
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.
Diocese of Skara Diocesis Scarensis Skara stift | |
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Arms of the diocese of Skara | |
| Location | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Deaneries | 11 kontrakt |
| Coordinates | 58°23′11″N 13°26′21″E |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 51 |
| Congregations | 124 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
| Established | 11th century |
| Cathedral | Skara Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Åke Bonnier |
| Map | |
| Website | |
| svenskakyrkan.se/skarastift | |
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