Church of Valkea
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| Church of Valkea | |
|---|---|
| Valken kirkko | |
 Kiesimä Cathedral, Kiesimä, Valkea | |
| Classification | Protestantism |
| Orientation | Lutheranism |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Primate | Archbishop Juho Iivonen |
| Associations | Astyrian Lutheran Federation |
| Language | Valkean |
| Headquarters | Kiesimä, Valkea |
| Founder | King Pekka II of Valkea |
| Origin | 1553 |
| 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.
