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{{Short description|Official Lutheran Church of Greenland}}
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| population_as_of =2024
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| schools = <!-- Number of church supported schools in the diocese -->
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| members = 51,869 (91.48%)
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| sui_iuris_church = <!-- sui iuris Church, e.g., [[Latin Church]] or [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church]] -->
| rite = <!-- e.g., [[Roman Rite]] -->
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The '''Church of Greenland''' ({{lang-kl|Ilagiit}}, literally: "The Congregation"), consisting of the '''Diocese of Greenland''' is the official [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] church in [[Greenland]] under the leadership of the [[Bishop of Greenland]], currently being [[Paneeraq Siegstad Munk]]. The Church of Greenland is semi-independent from the [[Church of Denmark]] however it is still considered a diocese of the [[Church of Denmark]].
The '''Church of Greenland''' ({{langx|kl|Ilagiit|lit=The Congregation}}; {{Langx|da|Grønland Stift}}), consisting of the '''Diocese of Greenland''' is the official [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] church in [[Greenland]] under the leadership of the [[Bishop of Greenland]]. [[Paneeraq Siegstad Munk]] became Bishop in 2020.
The Church of Greenland is semi-independent from the [[Church of Denmark]], but is still considered a diocese of the Church of Denmark.


==History==
==History==
Historically (before the [[Reformation]]) the Diocese of Greenland was known as the [[Garðar, Greenland|Diocese of Garðar]]. This ancient diocese fell into disuse in the 14th century with the death of Bishop Álfur in 1377. Nonetheless, bishops were still appointed up until 1537, though none of these ever made it to Greenland. From 1905 to 1923 Greenland was part of the now defunct [[Diocese of Zealand]]. From 1923 to 1993 it was part of the [[Diocese of Copenhagen]]. In 1980 a bishop was appointed for Greenland on behalf of the Bishop of Copenhagen. The Diocese was only re-established in 1993 when it was renamed as the Diocese of Greenland, independent from the [[Diocese of Copenhagen]].
Historically (before the [[Reformation]]) the Diocese of Greenland was known as the [[Garðar, Greenland|Diocese of Garðar]]. This ancient diocese fell into disuse in the 14th century with the death of Bishop Álfur in 1378.
Nonetheless, bishops were still appointed up until 1537, though none of these ever made it to Greenland. From 1905 to 1923 Greenland was part of the now defunct [[Diocese of Zealand]]. From 1923 to 1993 it was part of the [[Diocese of Copenhagen]].
In 1980 a bishop was appointed for Greenland on behalf of the Bishop of Copenhagen. The Diocese was only re-established in 1993 when it was renamed as the Diocese of Greenland, independent from the Diocese of Copenhagen.


==Independent status==
==Independent status==
The Church of Greenland, in common with other institutions within the territory, is governed from Denmark, but with a large measure of autonomy. The Church of Greenland consists of a single diocese, which is part of the Danish church, but is moving towards full independence.<ref>Movement to independence witnessed [http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/greenland.html here] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624075525/http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/greenland.html |date=2013-06-24 }} though no timescale is suggested.</ref> In this respect it is following the example of the [[Church of the Faroe Islands]], which is also a single diocese, and achieved full independence from the Church of Denmark in July 2007. On June 21, 2009, the Church of Greenland was taken over by the local government of Greenland, where both funding and legislation now falls under the government of Greenland as opposed to other dioceses in the [[Church of Denmark]] who fall under the authority of the Danish parliament. Nonetheless, the Church of Greenland is still a diocese of the [[Church of Denmark]].<ref> [http://www.folkekirken.dk/om-folkekirken/organisation/stift "Stift"], ''[[Church of Denmark]]''. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.</ref><ref> [http://www.ilagiit.gl/biskoppi/ "KALAALLIT NUNAATA BISKOPPIA"], ''Church of Greenland''. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.</ref>
The Church of Greenland, in common with other institutions within the territory, is governed from Denmark, but with a large measure of autonomy. The Church of Greenland consists of a single diocese, which is part of the Danish church, but is moving towards full independence.<ref>Movement to independence witnessed [http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/greenland.html here] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624075525/http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/greenland.html |date=2013-06-24 }} though no timescale is suggested.</ref> In this respect it is following the example of the [[Church of the Faroe Islands]], which is also a single diocese, and achieved full independence from the Church of Denmark in July 2007.
On June 21, 2009, the Church of Greenland was taken over by the local government of Greenland, where both funding and legislation now falls under the government of Greenland as opposed to other dioceses in the Church of Denmark who fall under the authority of the Danish parliament.
Nonetheless, the Church of Greenland is still a diocese of the Church of Denmark.<ref> [http://www.folkekirken.dk/om-folkekirken/organisation/stift "Stift"], ''[[Church of Denmark]]''. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.</ref><ref> [http://www.ilagiit.gl/biskoppi/ "KALAALLIT NUNAATA BISKOPPIA"], ''Church of Greenland''. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.</ref>
[[Image:Biskop Sofie Petersen, Grønland.jpg|thumb|left|200px| [[Sofie Petersen]], Former Bishop of Greenland.]]
[[Image:Biskop Sofie Petersen, Grønland.jpg|thumb|left|200px| [[Sofie Petersen]], former Bishop of Greenland.]]


==Church structure==
==Church structure==
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It is in full communion with the other Lutheran churches of the Nordic and Baltic states, and with the [[Anglican Communion|Anglican]] churches of the British Isles.
It is in full communion with the other Lutheran churches of the Nordic and Baltic states, and with the [[Anglican Communion|Anglican]] churches of the British Isles.


The clergy, who work with local parish councils, but are ordained and supervised by the bishop, work in a network of seventeen parishes, with churches and chapels across Greenland. Four senior priests hold the title of 'Dean' - one as Dean of the cathedral church, and three as Area Deans for the three [[deanery|deaneries]], an administrative structure between the level of the diocese and that of the local parishes.<ref>Statistics referenced [http://groenlandsstift.dk/praestegaeld.html here] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223064221/http://groenlandsstift.dk/praestegaeld.html |date=February 23, 2011 }}.</ref>
The clergy, who work with local parish councils, but are ordained and supervised by the bishop, work in a network of seventeen parishes, with churches and chapels across Greenland.
Four senior priests hold the title of 'Dean' - one as Dean of the cathedral church, and three as Area Deans for the three [[deanery|deaneries]], an administrative structure between the level of the diocese and that of the local parishes.<ref>Statistics referenced [http://groenlandsstift.dk/praestegaeld.html here] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223064221/http://groenlandsstift.dk/praestegaeld.html |date=February 23, 2011 }}.</ref>

== Membership statistics ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 90%;"
!Year
!Population
!Church
members<ref>{{Cite web |title=Church of Denmark, members 2012-2024 |url=https://bank.stat.gl/pxweb/en/Greenland/Greenland__BE__BE01__BE0120/BEXKIRK.px?rxid=BEXKIRK20-09-2024%2015:09:40 |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Statistics Greenland |language=en}}</ref>
!Percent
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2012
|56,749
|53,861
|94.91
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2013
|56,370
|53,409
|94.75
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2014
|56,282
|53,310
|94.72
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2015
|55,984
|52,987
|94.65
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2016
|55,847
|52,756
|94.47
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2017
|55,860
|52,725
|94.39
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2018
|55,877
|52,722
|94.35
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2019
|55,993
|52,634
|94.00
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2020
|56,081
|52,513
|93.64
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2021
|56,421
|52,647
|93.31
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2022
|56,562
|52,553
|92.91
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2023
|56,608
|52,164
|92.15
|- style="text-align:center;"
|2024
|56,699
|51,869
|91.48
|}
[[File:Line graph of membership and percent of total population in the Church of Greenland, 2012-2024.svg|none|thumb|442x442px|Line graph of membership trends since 2012]]


==See also==
==See also==
[[Religion in Greenland]]
*[[Religion in Greenland]]
*[[Bishop of Greenland]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book |last1=Langgård |first1=Karen |editor1-last=Iversen |editor1-first=Hans Raun |title=Rites of Ordination and Commitment in the Churches of the Nordic Countries: Theology and Terminology |date=2006 |publisher=Museum Tusculanum Press |location=Copenhagen |isbn=87-635-0265-8 |pages=149–174 |chapter=The Ordination of Pastors and Bishops in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Greenland}}



==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.ilagiit.gl
* [http://www.ilagiit.gl Official website]


{{Christianity in Greenland}}


[[Category:Lutheran bishops by diocese|Greenland]]
[[Category:Lutheran bishops by diocese|Greenland]]

Latest revision as of 06:26, 23 October 2024

Diocese of Greenland

Kalaallit Nunaanni Ilagiit (Greenlandic)
Grønland Stift
(Danish)
The Cathedral of the diocese, and the only cathedral in Greenland
Location
CountryGreenland
Kingdom of Denmark
Deaneries3
Subdivisions17
HeadquartersNuuk
Statistics
Area2,166,086 km2 (836,330 sq mi)
Members51,869 (91.48%)
Information
DenominationLutheran
Established12th century (As Diocese of Garðar)
1 November 1993 (As Diocese of Greenland)
Dissolved1537 (As Diocese of Garðar)
CathedralNuuk Cathedral
LanguageGreenlandic
Danish
Leadership
Parent churchChurch of Denmark
BishopPaneeraq Siegstad Munk
Website
Website of the Diocese

The Church of Greenland (Greenlandic: Ilagiit, lit. 'The Congregation'; Danish: Grønland Stift), consisting of the Diocese of Greenland is the official Lutheran church in Greenland under the leadership of the Bishop of Greenland. Paneeraq Siegstad Munk became Bishop in 2020.

The Church of Greenland is semi-independent from the Church of Denmark, but is still considered a diocese of the Church of Denmark.

History

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Historically (before the Reformation) the Diocese of Greenland was known as the Diocese of Garðar. This ancient diocese fell into disuse in the 14th century with the death of Bishop Álfur in 1378.

Nonetheless, bishops were still appointed up until 1537, though none of these ever made it to Greenland. From 1905 to 1923 Greenland was part of the now defunct Diocese of Zealand. From 1923 to 1993 it was part of the Diocese of Copenhagen.

In 1980 a bishop was appointed for Greenland on behalf of the Bishop of Copenhagen. The Diocese was only re-established in 1993 when it was renamed as the Diocese of Greenland, independent from the Diocese of Copenhagen.

Independent status

[edit]

The Church of Greenland, in common with other institutions within the territory, is governed from Denmark, but with a large measure of autonomy. The Church of Greenland consists of a single diocese, which is part of the Danish church, but is moving towards full independence.[1] In this respect it is following the example of the Church of the Faroe Islands, which is also a single diocese, and achieved full independence from the Church of Denmark in July 2007.

On June 21, 2009, the Church of Greenland was taken over by the local government of Greenland, where both funding and legislation now falls under the government of Greenland as opposed to other dioceses in the Church of Denmark who fall under the authority of the Danish parliament.

Nonetheless, the Church of Greenland is still a diocese of the Church of Denmark.[2][3]

Sofie Petersen, former Bishop of Greenland.

Church structure

[edit]

In common with other evangelical episcopal Lutheran churches, the Church of Greenland recognises the historic three-fold ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons; it acknowledges the two dominical sacraments of baptism and the eucharist; it provides liturgies for other rites including confirmation, marriage, ordination, confession, and burial; its faith is based on scripture, the ancient creeds of the Church, and the Augsburg Confession.[4]

It is in full communion with the other Lutheran churches of the Nordic and Baltic states, and with the Anglican churches of the British Isles.

The clergy, who work with local parish councils, but are ordained and supervised by the bishop, work in a network of seventeen parishes, with churches and chapels across Greenland.

Four senior priests hold the title of 'Dean' - one as Dean of the cathedral church, and three as Area Deans for the three deaneries, an administrative structure between the level of the diocese and that of the local parishes.[5]

Membership statistics

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Year Population Church

members[6]

Percent
2012 56,749 53,861 94.91
2013 56,370 53,409 94.75
2014 56,282 53,310 94.72
2015 55,984 52,987 94.65
2016 55,847 52,756 94.47
2017 55,860 52,725 94.39
2018 55,877 52,722 94.35
2019 55,993 52,634 94.00
2020 56,081 52,513 93.64
2021 56,421 52,647 93.31
2022 56,562 52,553 92.91
2023 56,608 52,164 92.15
2024 56,699 51,869 91.48
Line graph of membership trends since 2012

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Movement to independence witnessed here Archived 2013-06-24 at the Wayback Machine though no timescale is suggested.
  2. ^ "Stift", Church of Denmark. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.
  3. ^ "KALAALLIT NUNAATA BISKOPPIA", Church of Greenland. Retrieved on 08 August 2017.
  4. ^ Statement of faith and dogma from the parent Danish Church.
  5. ^ Statistics referenced here Archived February 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Church of Denmark, members 2012-2024". Statistics Greenland. Retrieved 2024-09-20.

Further reading

[edit]
  • Langgård, Karen (2006). "The Ordination of Pastors and Bishops in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Greenland". In Iversen, Hans Raun (ed.). Rites of Ordination and Commitment in the Churches of the Nordic Countries: Theology and Terminology. Copenhagen: Museum Tusculanum Press. pp. 149–174. ISBN 87-635-0265-8.


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