Tag: church
Norwegians finally consider mausoleums
Population growth and a looming shortage of cemetery space have left Norwegians finally considering a funeral and burial option that's widespread in many other...
Children burned down church
The 116-year-old Rørvik Church in the county of Nord-Trøndelag survived World War II but not the weekend game of two young boys who admitted...
Fewer go to church on ‘julaften’
Norwegians have traditionally headed for special church services during the Christmas holidays, especially on julaften (Christmas Eve). New statistics indicate the tradition is fading...
New ‘lead bishop’ ordained
Norway's state church received the closest it can come to an archbishop over the weekend when Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien was formally ordained as...
Church elections expect high turnout
While Norwegian politicians gear up for local elections across the country on September 11-12, another ballot will be taking place at the same time...
Westboro Baptists to ‘picket’ funerals
The Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church, known for their protests at the funerals of American soldiers killed in Iraq, has threatened to picket the burials...
Norwegian Muslims react to attacks
Many Norwegian Muslims were harassed in the hours following the Oslo attacks before the arrested suspect was confirmed to be ethnically Norwegian. Nonetheless, many...
Cathedral concert honours victims
A memorial concert held at Oslo Cathedral for the victims, survivors and emergency service personnel involved in the terror attacks on Oslo and Utøya...
Teenager admits to church fire
A 17-year-old Norwegian boy has finally admitted starting the fire that destroyed Østre Porsgrunn Church on April 11. The boy had already been charged...
Stave church outshone by toilets
Each year, around 100 000 tourists make a stop at Borgund stave church at Lærdal in the mountains of Norway, but not necessarily to...
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