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The diocese of Livonia was founded by Stephen Batory with his decree of 4 December 1582 and the status of St. John's Church in Cesis was upgraded to serve as the Livonian bishops' cathedral. The king nominated Andreas Patricius Nidecki to be the bishop who took up the position on 20 May 1585. The episode of counterreformation has left an undoubtedly significant artwork to Vidzeme and the art of Latvia...
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