Hedvig's Church - Norrköping, Sweden
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DougK
N 58° 35.563 E 016° 11.247
33V E 569023 N 6495313
The church, which is named after Queen Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp , was inaugurated in 1673 and was mainly intended for the city's German-speaking population. It lies on the German market square in central Norrköping.
Waymark Code: WMHQDG
Location: Östergötland, Sweden
Date Posted: 08/04/2013
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The church was consecrated in 1673, and was then intended for the German-speaking population in Norrköping. Therefore, it is still often called the German church. The church is named after Queen Hedvig Eleonora in many ways supported the Church's inception.
When Russian troops in 1719 devastated Norrköping church was badly damaged but rebuilt. In 1800, parliament was held in Norrköping. Hedvigs church was then rebuilt to be used as Hall of State. 1860-61 was conducted extensive renovations. A vestry was built, the church got new benches, organ loft and organ.
The last renovation was completed in 1959, when 1600's facade was restored. Among the church's furnishings include pulpit of German origin, font formerly stood in Stegeborgs castle chapel and altarpiece depicting the risen Christ meeting with Doubting Thomas, painted by Pehr Hörberg in 1791.
The pulpit was brought probably from Germany in the 1720s. The font, made in 1608, was a gift from Stegeborg castle church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1673
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Swedish Church
Street address of Church:
Fleminggatan
Norrköping, Östergötland Sweden
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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
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