Hedvig Eleonora Church Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Hedvig Eleonora Church
Hedvig Eleonora Church in December 2012
Religion
Affiliation	Church of Sweden
Rite	Lutheran
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Parish church
Year consecrated	21 August 1737
Location
Location	Stockholm, Sweden
Architecture
Architectural style	Baroque

Hedvig Eleonora Church (called Hedvig Eleonora kyrka in Swedish) is a beautiful church located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. It stands in an area called Östermalm. This church belongs to the Church of Sweden, which is a Lutheran church. It serves as the main church for the Hedvig Eleonora Parish within the Diocese of Stockholm.

The church was officially opened and dedicated on August 21, 1737. It was named after a Swedish Queen, Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, who lived from 1636 to 1715. She was the wife of King Charles X of Sweden. One special thing about Hedvig Eleonora Church is its unique shape: it is an octagonal church, meaning it has eight sides.

This church is very popular in Stockholm. Many people choose it for important life events like weddings, christenings (when babies are welcomed into the church), and funerals.

Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called a carillon. This carillon has 24 bells and was built in 1968 by the Bergholtz Bellfoundry.

Famous People Buried Here

Many notable people have been laid to rest at Hedvig Eleonora Church. Here are a few:

Lasse Berghagen (1945–2023): A well-known Swedish singer.
Tim Bergling (1989–2018): Also known as Avicii, he was a world-famous DJ and music producer.
Matilda Widegren (1863–1938): An important educator and someone who worked for peace.

Church Pictures

Hedvig Eleonora Church around 1900
The church from the outside
The church organ inside
The altar area
The pulpit where sermons are given
Erik Bergman giving a sermon in 1918. He was the father of famous director Ingmar Bergman.

Hedvig Eleonora Church facts for kids

Famous People Buried Here

Church Pictures

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