Cecilia Church facts for kids
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Ceciliakyrkan
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| Location | Vilhelmsro |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Romanian Orthodox Church |
| Previous denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Consecrated | 1903 |
The Cecilia Church (called Ceciliakyrkan in Swedish) is a church building located in Vilhelmsro, a place near Jönköping in Sweden. It was originally built to serve the people living at the Vilhelmsro Nursing Home. Today, it is used by the Romanian Orthodox Church of Sweden.
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History of Cecilia Church
The Cecilia Church has an interesting history. It was built between 1880 and 1881. The church was meant for the Vilhelmsro Nursing Home. This was a place where people received care.
Opening the Church
The church was officially opened in 1903. A bishop named Herman Lindström opened it. He was the bishop of the Diocese of Växjö.
Who was Cecilia?
The church is named after a special person. Her name was Cecilia Willerding. She was a close friend of Ebba Ramsay when they were young.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, the church's ownership changed.
- First, it was overseen by the Vicar of Jönköping.
- Later, it came under the Jönköping County Council.
- After that, it was transferred to Vätterhem. This is a public housing company in the area.
- Vätterhem sometimes rented the church out. People could use it for worship services. This included special events like weddings.
New Beginnings
In 2014, the Cecilia Church found a new home. It was bought by the Romanian Orthodox Church of Sweden. This means it is now a place of worship for their community.
