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Samariterhemmets kyrka

Address
Samaritergränd 2, 75319, UPPSALA
Municipality
Uppsala Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Uppsala

Samariterhemmets kyrka is a church in Uppsala, forming part of the Diakonistiftelsen Samariterhemmet, an independent foundation within the Church of Sweden. Located in the Kungsängen district, it also serves as a local district church within Uppsala Cathedral Parish.



The church occupies a wing of the Samariterhemmet building complex, designed by the architect Carl Bergsten and consecrated in 1918. Interestingly, the space now used as the church was originally intended in the plans as a festival hall rather than a place of worship.

In 1981 the interior underwent a substantial restoration and modernisation, led by Lars-Olof Thorstensson, during which the entire fixed furnishings were replaced. A new altar was built in brick, a simple ambo was installed in place of a traditional pulpit, and the fixed pews were replaced with loose chairs. The free-standing altar is now surrounded by an altar rail, with a crucifix mounted on the wall behind it.

In the garden outside the church stands a free-standing bell tower erected in 1956, housing a bell cast by the Bergholtz bell foundry.

The church belongs to the Samariterhemmet diaconal foundation, which was founded by Ebba Boström and is led by a director; the wider foundation's grounds include the church alongside its other diaconal activities.

The church's mechanical organ, built in 1955 by Grönlunds Orgelbyggeri of Gammelstad, remains a modest but notable feature of the interior.

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Samariterhemmets kyrka

Samariterhemmets kyrka is a church in Uppsala, forming part of the Diakonistiftelsen Samariterhemmet, an independent foundation within the Church of Sweden. Located in the Kungsängen district, it also serves as a local district church within Uppsala Cathedral Parish.

Samaritergränd 2, 75319, UPPSALA

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Provider record updated: 28 Mar 2025. This is not an independent verification date.

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