Atle Sommerfeldt
Atle Sommerfeldt (born 22 November 1951) is a Norwegian prelate currently being the Bishop of Borg. Prior to becoming a bishop, he was Secretary General of the Norwegian Church Aid from 1994 to 2012.[1]
The Right Reverend Atle Sommerfeldt | |
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Bishop of Borg | |
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Church | Church of Norway |
Diocese | Borg |
Elected | 28 October 2011 |
In office | 2012 |
Predecessor | Helga Haugland Byfuglien |
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Ordination | June 1982 by Andreas Aarflot |
Consecration | 29 January 2012 by Helga Haugland Byfuglien |
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Born | 22 November 1951 |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Denomination | Lutheran |
Spouse | Marianne Uri - Øverland |
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Biography
Sommerfeldt was appointed Bishop of Borg on 28 October 2011 and was consecrated bishop on 29 January 2012 in Fredrikstad Cathedral. Sommerfeldt holds a Degree in theology gained in 1980. He has previously been a priest in the Diocese of Oslo (1982-1984), General Secretary of the Botswana Christian Council (1989-1993) and General Secretary of the Middle-Council Council (1993–94).[2]
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References
- "Ny Borg-biskop: – Jeg vil snakke de utstøttes sak", NRK. Retrieved on 13 August 2017.
- "Biskopen i Borg", Church of Norway. Retrieved on 13 August 2017.
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