Diocese of Viborg

Diocese of Viborg
For the medieval Catholic diocese, see Ancient Diocese of Viborg.

The Diocese of Viborg is a diocese within the Danish National Church, covering the western part of central Jutland. The diocese has the highest ratio of church members in Denmark, about 91 %.

The current bishop is Karsten Nissen, known as moderately conservative. The central church is the Cathedral of Viborg.



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