Sodankylän vanha kirkko - Sodankylä Old Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member alynx
N 67° 24.871 E 026° 35.782
35W E 482700 N 7477646
The Sodankylä Old Church built in 1689 (as opposed to the New Church built in 1859) is one of the oldest churches in Lapland.
Waymark Code: WMY496
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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This is one of the oldest churches in Lapland. The church was built in 1689 for the people of Middle Lapland. The church was restored in 1926, and the shingles and the boarding were re-done between 1991-1995 by the National Board of Antiquities and Historical Monuments. The church has retained its atmosphere through the centuries, and it is very popular wedding church. Services are held in the summertime.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1689

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Kemijärventie
Sodankylä, Finland
99600

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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