Nuuk Cathedral

Nuuk Cathedral
Nuuk Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Saviour
Annaassisitta Oqaluffia ; (Vor Frelser Domkirke)
	Nuuk Cathedral Location in Nuuk
	64°10′47″N 51°44′39″W / 64.17972°N 51.74417°W
Location	Nuuk
Country	Greenland; Kingdom of Denmark
Denomination	Church of Denmark
History
Founded	1849
Dedication	Christ the Saviour
Administration
Diocese	Diocese of Greenland
Clergy
Bishop(s)	Paneeraq Siegstad Munk

Nuuk Cathedral (

Lutheran cathedral in the Old Nuuk neighborhood of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. It was established in 1849.^[1]

The red building with its spire is a prominent site on the landscape. During National Day celebrations, large crowds usually gather around the church.

History

The church was built from 1848 to 1849, and was

consecrated

on April 6, 1849. It was paid for in full by Karen Ørsted’s Fund. When it was consecrated it became the church of Nuuk congregation, replacing the responsibilities of many older Nuuk churches, the oldest of which was from 1758.

Until May 6, 1993, the Cathedral of Copenhagen was also the Cathedral of Greenland, but when the Law of Greenland's Church and School became effective on May 6, 1993, the church officially became the Cathedral of Greenland. The first

Álfur Last-Bishop in 1378. Mørk vacated the seat the next year, and 39-year-old Greenland native Sofie Petersen became bishop of Greenland. Petersen is the second woman to become a bishop in the Church of Denmark

.

The annex building next to the cathedral is the actual seat of the bishop of Greenland, the cathedral itself does not hold the seat.

Construction

Originally the church was constructed with so called half timbering, a timber framing for soapstone and talc. Later the building was externally paneled with red wood panels. In conjunction with the outside paneling, the interior was paneled as well, the inside panels are painted white. The wooden church tower is a later add-on, it was erected in 1928. The church got electric power in 1949. In 2008 the tower clock underwent a 14-day restoration and the mechanical movement was replaced by a digital one.^[2]

The two big brass candelabras at the altar are a gift from the Church of Norway.

The organ of the church is an 11-rank 1970 Marcussen & Søn.^[3]

Landmarks

The

psalms

, as well as a gifted organist.

Gallery

View of the church
Statue of Hans Egede

References

^ "Church of Our Saviour". Sermersooq Municipality, Official Website. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
^ "Church gets new digital clock". Grønlandsposten. Archived from the original on 2013-01-14. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
^ Randall Harlow. "Pipe Organs of Greenland". Archived from the original on 2014-05-13. Retrieved January 4, 2011.

[1] "Church of Our Saviour". Sermersooq Municipality, Official Website. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2010.

[2] "Church gets new digital clock". Grønlandsposten. Archived from the original on 2013-01-14. Retrieved March 4, 2011.

[3] Randall Harlow. "Pipe Organs of Greenland". Archived from the original on 2014-05-13. Retrieved January 4, 2011.

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Districts and neighborhoods	Centrum Nuussuaq Old Nuuk Qernertunnguit Qinngorput Quassussuup Tungaa
Institutions	Atuagkat Bookstore Bank of Greenland Greenland High Court KNR KANUKOKA NAPA Nanoq Media Queen Ingrid's Hospital Parliament of Greenland Pisiffik Public and National Library of Greenland Sermitsiaq Statistics Greenland University of Greenland
Landmarks	Art Museum of Nuuk Blok P Greenland National Museum Hans Egede Church Hans Egede House Kalaaliaraq Market Katuaq Moravian Brethren Mission House Nuuk Cathedral Nuuk Center Statue of Hans Egede
Sport	2016 Arctic Winter Games Godthåbhallen Inussivik Nuuk Marathon Nuuk Stadium Arktisk Stadion
Transport	Aqqusinersuaq Air Greenland Arctic Umiaq Line Nuuk Airport Nuuk Port and Harbour Nuup Bussii Royal Arctic Line Royal Greenland
Tourism	Hotel Hans Egede Nuuk Tourist Office Seamen's Home

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