Víðimýrarkirkja Church, Iceland - Country Churches on Waymarking.com

"The present church at Víðimýri, a masterpiece of Icelandic architecture, was built in 1834 by builder/parliamentarian Jón Samsonarson from Keldudalur. The turf is regularly renewed, but the timbers of the church are largely original. The interior of the timber-frame structure is panelled with unpainted boards, and the roof with vertical boarding. Open daily June 1st - August 31st 9am - 6pm.
There has probably been a church at Víðimýri since the early days of Christianity in Iceland (after 1000 AD). According to the oldestextant cartulary (1318) Viðimýri Church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. Peter the Apostle.The interior fittings of Víðimýri Church are an example of the fixed conventions of seating in Icelandic churches after the Reformation: men on the south of the aisle, women on the north. Gentlewomen had their own box pew.

In the church there are various old objects, some older than the present church. The altarpiece, dated 1616, is probably Danish. It depicts the Last Supper, with an inscription: For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. (1. Cor. 11:26). The pulpit probably dates from the 17th century. The paintings on it, now much worn, depict Christ, with the Evangelists on either side. At the north of the chancel is a plaque in a mahogany frame in memory of Þorsteinn Jónsson (1754–1827) of Gilhagi and his wife Margrét Magnúsdóttir (1761–1828). The chandeliers, baptismal font, altar frontal and altarcloth are all of 20th-century date. Altar silver dates from the 19th and 20th centuries. The lychgate dates from 1936. The two bells were cast in 1630. Many old objects from Viðimýri Church are preserved in the National Museum of Iceland. The church has been in the keeping of the National Museum since 1936."
Source: National Museum of Iceland

Church Name: Víðimýrarkirkja Church In Use (even only just occassionally): no Date Church Built: 1834 Rate this church.:

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