Värnamo Church
The Church of Värnamo (Swedish: Värnamo kyrka ) is a church building in the Swedish city of Värnamo . It is used by the local Lutheran parish.
A first church building already existed in the Middle Ages and was expanded in 1683. In 1775 a new building was built, which in the 19th century proved to be too small. After a new building was decided in 1862, the new building took place from 1872 to 1874 according to a design by the architect Albert Törnqvist . The inauguration of today's church took place in 1875. A restoration was carried out in 1964. In 1972 the church received a new organ.
Noteworthy are the glass windows created by Reinhold Callmander in 1898 and a font from the 13th century. An existing chandelier in the church was made in 1777.
The church belongs to the Värnamo Pastorate in Växjö Stift , which includes the three parishes of Värnamo, Fryele and Nydala .
literature
- Våra kyrkor , Klarkullen, Västervik 1990, ISBN 91-971561-0-8 , page 325 (Swedish)
Web links
- Pastorate website (Swedish)
- The Pastorate's Youtube channel (Swedish sermons given in Värnamo Church)
Coordinates: 57 ° 11 '2.3 " N , 14 ° 2' 54.8" E