Diocese of Västerås
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The Diocese of Västerås (Swedish: Västerås stift) is a diocese within the Church of Sweden. Its Episcopal see is located in Västerås at Västerås Cathedral. The diocese was first established in the 12th century as part of the Roman Catholic church, but was made part of the Church of Sweden as a result of the Protestant Reformation in Sweden.
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Diocese of Västerås Diocesis Arosiensis Västerås stift | |
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Location | |
Country | Sweden |
Deaneries | 9 kontrakt[1] |
Coordinates | 59°36′45″N 16°32′28″E |
Statistics | |
Parishes | 59[1] |
Congregations | 77[1] |
Information | |
Denomination | Church of Sweden |
Established | 12th century[2] |
Cathedral | Västerås Cathedral |
Current leadership | |
Bishop | Mikael Mogren[3] |
Metropolitan Archbishop | Antje Jackelén |
Map | |
Website | |
svenskakyrkan.se/vasterasstift |
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