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Due to its geographical location in Northern Lorecia, Christianity hadn't arrived in Valkea until the 11th century. Early efforts to Christianize the population were slow, but it wasn't until the arrival of St. Arne that the new religion established a permanent foothold in the region. For the remainder of the century, Christianity remained a minority in the Kingdom of Valkea. | |||
===Reformation=== | ===Reformation=== | ||
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| Church of Valkea | |
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| Valken kirkko | |
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| Classification | Protestantism |
| Orientation | Lutheranism |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Primate | Archbishop Juho Iivonen |
| Associations | Astyrian Lutheran Federation |
| Region | Valkea |
| Language | Valkean |
| Headquarters | Kiesimä, Valkea |
| Founder | King Pekka I of Valkea |
| Origin | 1536 |
| Separated from | Roman Catholic Church |
| Members | 25,681,651 |
| Official website | www.valkenkirkko.vk |
The Church of Valkea is an Evangelical Lutheran protestant church in Valkea. Formerly the state church, it is the largest Christian denomination in Valkea, boasting more than 25 million members, and one of the larger Lutheran denominations in Lorecia. It is a member of the Astyrian Lutheran Federation.
The Church is part of the Lutheran branch of Christianity. The Primate of the Church of Valkea is the Archbishop of Kiesimä, currently Archbishop Juho Iivonen. The Church is divided into 12 dioceses, which are in turn divided into parishes that follow municipal boundaries.
History
Middle Ages
Due to its geographical location in Northern Lorecia, Christianity hadn't arrived in Valkea until the 11th century. Early efforts to Christianize the population were slow, but it wasn't until the arrival of St. Arne that the new religion established a permanent foothold in the region. For the remainder of the century, Christianity remained a minority in the Kingdom of Valkea.
