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Christianity is the largest religion in Denmark. As of 2024, 71.2% of the population of Denmark were registered members of the Church of Denmark (Den Danske Folkekirke), [1] the officially established church, which is Protestant in classification and Lutheran in orientation. [2][notes 1]
3 dni temu · Religious freedom is an essentially unchallenged value in Denmark. Roman Catholic churches and Jewish synagogues have long existed in the larger cities, and the first mosque in the country was built in 1967.
Learn about the history, culture and diversity of religion in Denmark, where 72% of the population are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Find out how Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other non-Christian religions are practiced and respected in the country.
Learn about the official religion of Denmark, Evangelical Lutheranism, and other religions recognized by the constitution. Discover the history, architecture and culture of churches and religious treasures in Denmark.
Religion in Denmark. Christianity is the largest religion in Denmark. As of 2024, 71.2% of the population of Denmark were registered members of the Church of Denmark (Den Danske Folkekirke), [1] the officially established church, which is Protestant in classification and Lutheran in orientation. [2][notes 1]
25 kwi 2017 · Learn about the main religions practiced in Denmark, including the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church, Islam, Judaism, and atheism. Find out how Denmark's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and how the country deals with religious conflicts and diversity.
With the Reformation in Denmark in 1536, Lutheran Christianity was established as the state religion. For the next century, in a time when religious wars swept Europe, harsh persecution of other faiths followed (Lutheran orthodoxy). Exceptions were granted only to foreign diplomats.
