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- The parish was formed on 17 April 1672, by an outbreak from the Holmkyrkan Parish (Holmkyrkans församling).
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Hedvig Eleonora Church (Swedish: Hedvig Eleonora kyrka) is a church in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located at Östermalm and belongs to the Church of Sweden and is parish church for Hedvig Eleonora Parish in the Diocese of Stockholm.
The parish was formed on 17 April 1672, by an outbreak from the Holmkyrkan Parish (Holmkyrkans församling). Until 1737, the parish was also called the Ladugårdsland Parish (Ladugårdslands församling) and has also been called the Östermalm Parish (Östermalms församling).
Hedvig Eleonora Church was eventually completed, and a civil territorial parish, a regular parish with parishioners, came into existence. An unfinished church without the external tower dome was inaugurated in 1737.
Active Parish and Visitor Information. Hedvig Eleonora Church is an active parish within the Church of Sweden. Consequently, it hosts regular worship services, weddings, baptisms, and other religious ceremonies. The church warmly welcomes visitors from around the world.
The parish was formed on 17 April 1672, by an outbreak from the Holmkyrkan Parish (Holmkyrkans församling). Until 1737, the parish was also called the Ladugårdsland Parish (Ladugårdslands församling) and has also been called the Östermalm Parish (Östermalms församling).
Hedvig Eleonora Church. The Hedvig Eleonora church, recognisable by its octagonal shape, was built between 1669 and 1737. The imposing dome, in a style different from the rest of the building, was built later in 1866-1868.
Hedvig Eleonora Church was consecrated in 1737 and is named after the Swedish Queen Hedvig Eleonora (1636-1715), wife of King Charles X of Sweden. Hedvig Eleonora Church is an octagonal church. It is one of Stockholm's most popular for weddings, christenings and funerals.
