Religion in Hverland

Religion in Pharexia (2021)

  Evangelical Lutheran Church of Pharexia (72.2%)

  Lutheran Free Church (12.1%)

  Roman Catholic Church (5.6%)

  Eastern Orthodox (2.5%)

  Other Christian (1.7%)

  Other non-Christian (0.5%)

  Unaffiliated (5.4%)

For much of Hverland's history, Christianity has dominated the public and private sphere of daily life. The Lutheran Church of Hverland is both the established church in Hverland as well as the largest denomination of Christianity, with nearly 73% of the population as reported as members. However, membership has decreased in recent decades. There are several smaller Lutheran churches officially unaffiliated with the Church of Hverland that an additional 12% of the population affiliates with. Among the Christian community in Hverland, there is a strong emphasis on community and fellowship. As of 2021, around 5% of Hverlanders consider themselves unaffiliated with any religion.

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  Lutheran Church of Pharexia

  Other Christian

  Irreligious or other