With great solemnity, the opening of the new session of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sweden was celebrated this year as well, on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The proceedings began with a festive service held at Storkyrkan Cathedral of the Lutheran Church in Stockholm. This service forms an integral part of the official ceremony marking the beginning of the Swedish Parliament's work and serves as the spiritual prelude to the 2025/26 Parliamentary Session. On this occasion, Members of Parliament, distinguished Representatives of the Royal Court, and the entire Swedish Royal Family gather together in prayer, before the opening of Parliamentary business. The Dean (Domprost) of Storkyrkan Cathedral, Rev. Jonas Eek, emphasized the importance of beginning Sweden's public life with Christian reflection and prayer. The keynote address of the day was delivered by the Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm, Andreas Holmberg. He began...