Background
Arvidson was born in Järpas, Sweden to Lutheran parents.
Arvidson was born in Järpas, Sweden to Lutheran parents.
He joined Sveriges Arskonferens (Swedish Conference) in full connection in 1909. Prior to his election to the Episcopacy in 1946, he served as a Pastor, District Superintendent, book editor and manager. As Bishop he served the Central Conference of Northern Europe of the Methodist Church.
He also served for a time as the President of the National Free Church Council and as a member of the Ecumenical Council of Sweden and the Nordic Institute., Sigtuna.