Helgheim Church

long church style in 1877 by the architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. The church seats about 500 people.^[1][2]

long church, possibly built in stages over a number of years. In 1680, the church was described as having a nave that measured about 15.7 by 10.7 metres (52 ft × 35 ft), a choir that measured about 7 by 7 metres (23 ft × 23 ft), and a church porch that measured about 3 by 10.7 metres (9.8 ft × 35.1 ft).^[3][4][5]

consecrated on 28 November 1877 by the Bishop Peter Hersleb Graah Birkeland. In 1952, a major renovation of the church was carried out. Part of this included removing the windows in the choir. The basic premise was that the bright light from the windows was distracting to the priest when facing the altar and it was hard to see the priest for the people in the nave. After the windows were removed, more lights were needed in the choir ceiling and artwork was hung where the windows were once located. In connection with the renovation, the many pillars holding up the 2nd floor seating gallery were clad with boards and painted.^[3][4][5]