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| native_name_lang = Hverlandic | | native_name_lang = Hverlandic | ||
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| alt = | | alt = A church in Höfn | ||
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Revision as of 19:25, 22 December 2020
| Church of Hverland | |
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| Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hverland | |
Hverøykenkirkja | |
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| Country |  Hverland |
| Denomination | Lutheranism |
| Membership |  102,000 |
| Weekly attendance | 25% |
| Website | kirkjan |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 15 October 1193 |
| Founder(s) | Gísli Hinriksson |
| Laity | |
| Youth ministry coordinator | Thimár Viva |
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hverland (Hverlandic: Hverøykenkirkja), though commonly referred to as simply the State Church (Hverlandic: Kirkjan), is the officially-established church in Hverland. The church professes a unique branch of Lutheranism. It is headquartered in Breíddalsvík, the capitol city of Hverland. The Church has established congregations throughout the country. According to the church, it has over 102,000 members, which accounts for nearly 80% of the population. The Church is currently lead Presiding Bishop Brynjar Finnsson.