Hallgrímskirkja
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This article is about the church in Reykjavík. For the church in Hvalfjarðarsveit, see Hallgrímskirkja (Hvalfjörður).
Hallgrímskirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatl̥ˌkrimsˌcʰɪr̥ca], Church of Hallgrímur) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country.[1] Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986.[2] The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), author of the Passion Hymns.[3]
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Hallgrímskirkja | |
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64°08′30″N 21°55′36″W | |
Country | Iceland |
Denomination | Lutheran |
Website | hallgrimskirkja |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 1945 |
Consecrated | 26 October 1986 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish church |
Architect(s) | Guðjón Samúelsson |
Style | Expressionist Neo-Gothic |
Completed | 1986 |
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Spire height | 74.5 metres (244 ft) |
Administration | |
Parish | Reykjavík |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir |
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