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The state architect, Rognvaldur
Olafsson, designed the church. It
was built in the form of a cross with wood imported from Norway, and
consecrated on June 2nd 1907.
The tower is 26 metres high.
The church’s design is different from other churches in
Iceland, because it does not have the familiar pulpit.
The artist Freymodur Johannesson painted and decorated the
church’s interior in 1924.
Sveinn Thorarinsson, the artist from the farm Kilakot in the
Kelduhverfi county, painted a depiction of Lazarus’ resurrection for
the altar in 1930-31. The
organ was consecrated on November 8th 1964.
Sculptor Johann Bjornsson from Husavik carved the baptismal
font and other wood carvings in the church.
The church was consecrated on the 2nd of June 1907
and the pipe organ was inaugurated on November 8th 1964.
Opening hours:
From June 1st to August 31st the church
is open daily from 9-11 and 15-17. Entrance fee is charged. |