Swedish state church

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Church
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Church_of_Sweden
gptkbp:charityWork Youth programs
Community services
Social welfare programs
Support for the poor
Crisis relief
gptkbp:cultural_impact Art exhibitions
Literary events
Public lectures
Promotion of music
Preservation_of_Swedish_traditions
gptkbp:denomination Lutheran
gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations Community outreach programs
Interfaith dialogue
Participation in ecumenical councils
Joint worship services
Cooperation with other churches
gptkbp:education Theological education
Children's church activities
Confirmation_classes
gptkbp:founded 1527
gptkbp:governance Episcopal
gptkbp:headquarters Uppsala
gptkbp:historical_significance State church until 2000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Swedish state church
gptkbp:language Swedish
gptkbp:membership 6.1 million
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Lars_Levi_Laestadius
Gustav Vasa
Olaus Petri
Carl Olof Rosenius
Nils Frykman
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Sweden
gptkbp:sacraments Baptism
Confirmation
Funeral
Marriage
Holy Communion
gptkbp:status Active in social issues
Promotes inclusivity
Supports refugees
Engages in environmental issues
Independent from the state
gptkbp:traditions Weddings
Christmas service
Easter service
Funeral service
Confirmation_service