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ID. 85552. Stavanger Cathedral ( Norwegian: Stavanger domkirke) is Norway 's oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger in the Church of Norway. It is located in the centre of the city of Stavanger which lies in the southwestern part of the large Stavanger Municipality in central Rogaland county ...
Stavanger Cathedral is a historic Anglo-Norman church that has been in continuous use since the 1300s. It is located near the harbour and has a crypt, a pulpit, a wall carpet and a stained glass window.
Sep 3, 2020 · Learn about the oldest working cathedral in Norway, built in an Anglo-Norman style and rebuilt in stone after a fire. Discover its hidden crypt, Viking-inspired roof, and local tapestry art.
May 22, 2024 · On 2 July 1517, St. Swithun’s Day, Stavanger's last Catholic bishop, Hoskuld, entered the cathedral's north sacristy with four trusted men. He wished to create a list of all the cathedral's relics in the presence of witnesses. Most notably, the reliquary containing a fragment of an arm bone of the city's patron saint, St. Swithun of Winchester.
Jun 19, 2023 · Stavanger Cathedral. Built in the early 12th century, Stavanger Cathedral (Stavanger domkirke) is the oldest cathedral in Norway that has retained its original appearance. The cathedral, which combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, is still in use today and stands as a testament to the city's long history. Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Jun 15, 2012 · The cathedral was consecrated to Saint Svitun, the local patron saint who was an early Bishop of Winchester. In 1272, a large fire ravaged Stavanger and the cathedral suffered large-scale damage.
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Stavanger Cathedral is the only Norwegian cathedral in continuous use since the 1300s and the only one with original medieval architecture. Learn about its history, patron saint, relics, stained glass and upcoming reopening after restoration.
