Christ the King Church, Nuuk
| Christ the King Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
"Kristus Kongens" sogn | |
 | |
| 64°10′45.6″N 51°43′53.6″W / 64.179333°N 51.731556°W | |
| Location | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | http://katolsk.gl |
| History | |
| Dedicated | 11 June 1972 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Copenhagen |
| Parish | "Kristus Kongens" sogn |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Czeslaw Kozon |
Christ the King Church (
Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, the activities of the Catholic Church were limited, and the Lutheran Church of Denmark became the established church. Today, most of the congregation is made up of foreigners and a small group of locals. In 1980 the Little Sisters of Jesus established a small convent.[3]
Sunday masses are on 17:00 (5:00 pm) and are followed by a dinner.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Greenland
- Hvalsey Church
References
- ^ Krist Konge Kirke, Nuuk Greenland
- ^ "katolsk.dk: English". www.katolsk.dk. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ^ "Clerical Whispers: Greenland priest's unique Catholic parish". Clerical Whispers. 2007-11-30. Retrieved 2016-04-04.