Østre Aker Church
The church is in a picturesque landscape and surrounded by many large trees on a green cemetery. In front of the church's main entrance is the sculpture "Hvilende kvinne" ("Reclining woman"), made by sculptor Maria Vigeland from 1970.
Inside the church are eight monolith columns, carved in whole pieces of local grefsensyenitt. The church has a rose window promoting the church, designed by Frøydis Haavardsholm and created by art glazier G. A. Larsen. It shows blessing by Jesus of small children. The baptismal font in sandstone is from 1860. The altarpiece in wood from 1928 is created by woodcarver Thorleif Sohlberg. The pulpit is located to the left of the chancel. The origin of the 46-voice church organ from the second half of the nineteenth century is disputed.
Østre Aker Church is listed 85915 by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage.
References
- ^ Norske kirkebygg: Østre Aker kirke (in Norwegian)
- ^ Østre Aker kirke 1860-1960 written on the occasion of the 100 years anniversary, Oslo, 1960, pp 9-19. (in Norwegian)
- ^ Østre Aker Cemetery Municipality of Oslo (in Norwegian)
- ^ Maria Vigeland Norsk kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian)
- ^ Østre Aker kirkested 85915 Kulturminnesøk Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (in Norwegian)
External links
- Official website (in Norwegian)