Diocese of Stockholm (Catholic)

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DIOCESE OF STOCKHOLM (Dioecesis Holmiensis)

Denomination : Roman Catholic
Established : 1781 as Prefecture Apostolic of Sweden, 1783 Vicariate Apostolic of Sweden, 1953 Diocese of Stockholm

Origin/meaning

The arms were created in 1958.

The crown and sword are the symbols of St. Erik, the patron saint of the diocese and cathedral.

Arms of Bishops

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  Ansgar Nelson (1957-1962)

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  Dr. John Edward Taylor, OMI (1962-1976)

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  Dr.theol.Hubertus Brandenburg(1977-1998)

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  Bishop Anders Arborelius (1998–present)

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  Bishop Anders Arborelius was created Cardinal 28 June 2017. Arms as Cardinal.

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Literature : Diocesal image from Hans van Heijningen; arms of Bishop Arborelius by Philippe Pille other Bishop's arms by Hans van Heijningen. Arms of Cardinal Arborelius by SajoR on Wikimedia Commons.