The service at Västanfors Church is attended by King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia and begins with the hymn "Just a Day".
Days like this shouldn't be allowed to exist. It feels both broken and heavy. What happened at Brinell School last Friday was completely unnecessary, says Bishop Mikael Mogren.
We are gathered today in brokenness and heaviness. We grope our way forward together. Side by side we will find strength and hope.
Several politicians are also attending the memorial service, including Green Party spokesperson Daniel Helldén and Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. An 18-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of the attack and a 16-year-old boy for aiding and abetting.
