Church of Sweden
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The Church of Sweden is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Sweden. A former state church, it is a national church which covers the whole nation.
Uppsala, with its large cathedral, remains the seat of the Church of Sweden.
Preparing for the celebration of mass in Strängnäs Cathedral, Church of Sweden
Sung Mass with the ordinations of two deacons and seven priests by the Bishop of Stockholm, in St Nicholas's Cathedral (Storkyrkan)
Antje Jackelén, former Archbishop of Uppsala (centre), with Johan Dalman, Bishop of Strängnäs (left), and Mikael Mogren, Bishop of Västerås (right)
High church Lutheranism
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High church Lutheranism is a movement that began in 20th-century Europe and emphasizes worship practices and doctrines that emphasize the sacraments and liturgy, along with a robust devotional life. I
Gospel procession in St Mary's Church, Helsingborg with a processional cross, robed choir and the priest wearing vestments following the colours of the liturgical year.
Altarpiece in Uppsala Cathedral of the Church of Sweden
The nave and chancel of the Lutheran Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wolfenbüttel, Germany
Elaborate interior of the Church of Peace in Jawor in Poland, part of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland