Diocese of Visby

Diocese of Visby

Diocesis Visbiensis

Visby stift
Arms of the diocese of Visby
Location
CountrySweden
Deaneries3 kontrakt[1]
Coordinates57°38′30″N 18°17′52″E / 57.64167°N 18.29778°E / 57.64167; 18.29778
Statistics
Parishes20[1]
Congregations42[1]
Information
DenominationChurch of Sweden
Established1572[2]
CathedralVisby Cathedral
Current leadership
BishopErik Eckerdal
Metropolitan ArchbishopMartin Modéus
Map
Website
svenskakyrkan.se/visbystift

The Diocese of Visby (Swedish: Visby stift) is a division of the Church of Sweden consisting of the island of Gotland. Its seat is Visby Cathedral located in the largest town on Gotland, Visby.

The Bishop of Visby is also responsible for the episcopal oversight of the Church of Sweden Abroad (SKUT).

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