Diocese of Ribe

For the medieval Catholic diocese, see Ancient Diocese of Ribe.
Diocese of Ribe
Ribe Stift

The Cathedral of the diocese.
Location
Country Denmark
Information
Denomination Church of Denmark
Sui iuris church Latin Church
Cathedral Our Lady Cathedral of Ribe
Current leadership
Bishop Elof Westergaard

The Diocese of Ribe is a diocese of the Church of Denmark.

History

Danish dioceses in the middle ages

As of 860, Ansgar found a church in Ribe. The diocese of Ribe was formed in 948. During the Reformation in 1530s, the diocese was replaced into a Lutheran diocese.

List of Bishops

External links


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