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The Church of the Faroe Islands (Faroese: Fólkakirkjan, lit. 'people's church'; Danish: Færøernes folkekirke), also known as the Faroese People's Church, is the established church and the largest religious organization in the Faroe Islands.
- Faroe Islands
The best-known church buildings in the Faroe Islands include...
- Religion in the Faroe Islands
Church of Viðareiði (built 1892) Porkeri Church (built 1847)...
- Catholic Church in the Faroe Islands
After 1538, the Catholic Church was only revived in 1931 as...
- Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur
Saint Olav's Church ( Faroese: Ólavskirkjan, Danish:...
- Faroe Islands
Tórshavn Cathedral (Faroese: Havnar Kirkja, or Dómkirkjan) is the second oldest received church of the Faroe Islands, on Tinganes in the old town of Tórshavn. Painted white, and roofed with slate, it was established in 1788.
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The best-known church buildings in the Faroe Islands include Tórshavn Cathedral, Olaf II of Norway's Church and the Magnus Cathedral in Kirkjubøur; the Vesturkirkjan and the St. Mary's Church, both of which are situated in Tórshavn; the church of Fámjin; the octagonal church in Haldórsvík; Christianskirkjan in Klaksvík; and also the two ...
Church of Viðareiði (built 1892) Porkeri Church (built 1847) Religion in the Faroe Islands is dominated by the Lutheran Christianity. Historically linked to both Norway and Denmark, the islands' religious evolution reflects a blend of Norse traditions and Danish influences.
In English. About the Church of the Faroe Islands. The Faroese national evangelical church is traditionally referred to as the Church of the Faroe Islands. The people of the Faroe Islands accepted Christianity around the year 1000.
After 1538, the Catholic Church was only revived in 1931 as a part of the bishopric of Copenhagen. The state church is now the Protestant Faroese People's Church. Today there are about 270 Catholics from over 23 nations living on the Faroe Islands.
Saint Olav's Church ( Faroese: Ólavskirkjan, Danish: Olavskirken) is a medieval church in the village of Kirkjubøur in Streymoy, Faroe Islands. It was built before 1200, which makes it the oldest church of the Faroe Islands. Until the Reformation, it served as the seat of the Catholic bishop.
