Holmen Church (Sigdal)
| Holmen Church | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Lutheran |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Church of Norway |
| Location | |
| Location | Sigdal, Norway |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1853 |
Holmen Church (Holmen Kirke) is a church located in Prestfoss, Sigdal municipality, Buskerud county, Norway.
Holmen Church is the principal church for Sigdal municipality. The cruciform church, which seats 750, was constructed of wood. It was dedicated in 1853 by Jens Lauritz Arup, Bishop of Oslo. The closing hymn was written by the resident chaplain to Sigdal, Jørgen Moe, later Bishop in the Diocese of Agder.
Sources
- Skatvedt, Thormod (1914) Sigdal's Main Church (translated by Rosella Goettelman in "Sigdalslag". February, 2010. Volume 30, Issue 1)