Sankt Johannes church - Kegnæs, Denmark
N 54° 52.253 E 009° 53.528
32U E 557250 N 6080787
Sankt Johannes kirke, the church of Kegnæs island, was built in 1615.
Waymark Code: WMMC0R
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 08/29/2014
Views: 6
The church belongs to the main city of the small island Kegnæs. It is a beautiful quiet place with own churchyard and parking area. There is also a legend about this church:
"Kegnæs Church was built in 1615. The story about the building of this particular church is tragic in that Duke Hans the Younger had 7 peasants hanged because they were suspected of having stolen some meat from his pantry. When spring came and the ice at Sønderborg Castle melted, the meat was discovered in the castle moat. It had rotted and been discarded by the Duke’s employees because they did not dare tell the Duke about it. The church was built as penance for the unjust executions." Source: (
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1615
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark (Den Danske Folkekirke)
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church: Kegnæs Kirke Præstegårdsvej 7 Sydals, DK 6470
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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