Christ Church, Bergen
Christ Church or the Old Cathedral on Holmen (Kristkirken på Holmen i Bergen) was the main church and cathedral of Bergen. Its site was at present day Bergenhus Fortress. The church was built by King Olav Kyrre during the period 1066-1093. The church was situated north of Haakon's hall, the King's hall. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity but was always known as Christ Church. In 1170 the relics of Saint Sunniva were moved here from Selja and placed on the main altar. In 1531 the church was levelled to the ground by order of Eske Bille, the Danish governor of Bergenhus Fortress.
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Christ Church, Bergen
Christ Church or the Old Cathedral on Holmen (Kristkirken på Holmen i Bergen) was the main church and cathedral of Bergen. Its site was at present day Bergenhus Fortress. The church was built by King Olav Kyrre during the period 1066-1093. The church was situated north of Haakon's hall, the King's hall. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity but was always known as Christ Church. In 1170 the relics of Saint Sunniva were moved here from Selja and placed on the main altar. In 1531 the church was levelled to the ground by order of Eske Bille, the Danish governor of Bergenhus Fortress.
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Christ Church or the Old Cathe ...... on the site of the high altar.
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Kristkirken was de eerste kath ...... beeld van de heilige Sunniva.
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La Antigua Catedral de Bergen ...... noció como Holmen (el islote).
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Christ Church or the Old Cathe ...... overnor of Bergenhus Fortress.
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Kristkirken was de eerste kath ...... inginnen gekroond en begraven.
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La Antigua Catedral de Bergen ...... noció como Holmen (el islote).
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