Sandar Church

Sandar Church (Norwegian: Sandar kirke) is the oldest church in Sandefjord, Norway in Vestfold og Telemark.[1] The church was erected at the ruins of a Middle Age stone church from the 13th century. The current church was built in 1792 in the style of Louis XV of France. Sandar Church originally had a half-circle dome top, but the roofing was changed to the current spire in 1868.[2][3]

Sandar Church is located by Sandefjord Station.

Sandar Church was first mentioned in a written document in 1345. This Medieval church was later replaced with the current church, which was built between 1790 and 1792. The new church was inaugurated by bishop Christen Schmidt and was named Friedrich Church in honor of King Frederick VI. Outside is a sculpture depicting priest and poet Magnus Brostrup Landstad.[4]

It was the main church of Sandeherred municipality, later known as Sandar. After the merge of 1968, Sandar Church became recognized as a Sandefjord city church. It is located in the city centre, just 300 meters from Sandefjord Church. The church was dedicated on August 15, 1792.[5]

It is only open in connection with advertised church events.[6] It has seating capacity for 800 persons.[7]

References
  1. https://kirken.no/nb-NO/fellesrad/Den-norske-kirke-i-Sandefjord/menigheter/Sandar-menighet/om-oss/om-sagene-kirke/
  2. https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/sandar-church/21/
  3. Philpott, Don (1991). The Visitor's Guide to Norway. Moorland. Page 76. ISBN 9780861904242.
  4. Davidsen, Roger (2008). Et Sted i Sandefjord. Sandar Historielag. Page 352. ISBN 9788299456753.
  5. Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1985). Sandefjord: A modern city with vast potential. Grafisk Studio. Page 56. ISBN 82-90636-00-8.
  6. https://www.visitvestfold.com/en/product/?TLp=3732
  7. Gjerseth, Simen (2016). Nye Sandefjord. Liv forlag. Page 71. ISBN 9788283301137.

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