Karesuando Church facts for kids
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Karesuando kyrka
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Karesuando Church in July 2010
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| Location | Karesuando |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 3 December 1905 |
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| Parish | Karesuando |
| Diocese | Luleå |
The Karesuando Church (Swedish: Karesuando kyrka) is a special wooden church located in the village of Karesuando, Sweden. It is famous for being the northernmost church in all of Sweden. This church is part of the Church of Sweden and serves the local community in the Karesuando Parish.
History of the Church
The church you see today was officially opened on December 3, 1905. A special ceremony was led by Bishop Olof Bergqvist from the Diocese of Luleå.
This building was constructed to replace an older church that was no longer in use. The new church provided a fresh place of worship for the people of Karesuando and the surrounding area.
Location and Importance
Karesuando is a village in the very far north of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle. Because of its location, the Karesuando Church holds the title of Sweden's northernmost church.
This makes it a unique landmark. It serves as an important spiritual and community center for people living in one of the most remote parts of the country.
