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Danish Church outraged over potential abolition of Prayer Day

23-01-2023

Northern Europe

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Danish Church outraged over potential abolition of Prayer Day

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Northern Europe

While politicians squabble with each other over whether or not to abolish National Prayer Day, the Church of Denmark stands on the sideline. “This undermines our national church system.”

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