Diocese of Stockholm (Catholic)

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DIOCESE OF STOCKHOLM

Denomination : Roman Catholic

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Origin/meaning

The arms were created in 1958.

The crown and sword are the symbols of St. Erik, the patron saint of the diocese and cathedral.

Literature : Image from Hans van Heijningen