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Saint Mary's Church on Gotland, later to become Visby Cathedral (pictured), was consecrated.

Historical image related to Saint Mary's Church on Gotland, later to become Visby Cathedral (pictured), was consecrated. from July 27, 1225

Gotland

Island and historical province in Sweden

Gotland, also historically spelled Gottland or Gothland, is Sweden's largest island. It is also a province/county, municipality, and diocese. The province includes the islands of Fårö and Gotska Sandön to the north, as well as the Karlsö Islands to the west. The population is…
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Visby Cathedral

Swedish cathedral

Visby Cathedral, formally Visby Saint Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral within the Church of Sweden, seat of the Bishop of Visby. It lies in the centre of Visby, the main town on the Swedish island Gotland. It was built as the church of the German traders in the city during the…
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Dedication of churches

Christian consecration of a building

Dedication of churches is a Christian dedication ceremony of a church building. Churches under the authority of a bishop are usually dedicated by him.
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