Etelhem Church

Etelhem Church
Etelhem kyrka
Etelhem Church, external view
Etelhem Church
57°20′14″N 18°29′45″E / 57.33722°N 18.49583°E / 57.33722; 18.49583
Country	Sweden
Denomination	Church of Sweden
Administration
Diocese	Visby

Etelmhem Church (Swedish: Etelhems kyrka) is a medieval Lutheran church on the Swedish island of Gotland, in the Diocese of Visby.

History and architecture

The first church erected on the site was probably a small Romanesque stone church, of which however only fragments remain. The oldest part of the presently visible, mainly Gothic church is the tower, erected in the early 13th century and still in Romanesque style. The choir and nave seem to have been built circa 1300. The vestry is the latest addition to the church, stemming from the 17th century.^[1]

Externally, the church displays a few sculpted elements of Romanesque origins, and a likewise Romanesque northern portal. Inside, the church is decorated with frescos from two different periods. The oldest ones, dating from the 14th century, are fragmentary, while the somewhat later (15th century) depict apostles and the Passion of Christ. These later frescos were made by the artist known as the Master of the Passion of Christ. A few original stained glass windows also remain.^[1]

The most noteworthy item among the furnishings is the 12th century baptismal font by the little-known master stone sculptor Hegvald. It is signed in runes. The triumphal cross is from the 14th century and still in its original place. Most later furnishings are from the 17th century.^[1]

The church was renovated in 1957-58.^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 Lagerlöf, Erland (1973). Lagerlöf, Erland, ed. Gotlands kyrkor (in Swedish). Uddevalla: Rabén & Sjögren. pp. 119–120. ISBN 9129410355.

External links

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Churches on Gotland, Sweden

Akebäck Ala Alskog Alva Anga Ardre Atlingbo Barlingbo Björke Boge Bro Bunge Burs Buttle Bäl Dalhem Eke Ekeby Eksta Endre Eskelhem Etelhem Fardhem Fide Fleringe Fole Follingbo Fröjel Fårö Gammelgarn Ganthem Garde Gerum Gothem Grötlingbo Guldrupe Hablingbo Hall Halla Hamra Hangvar Havdhem Hejde Hejdeby Hejnum Hellvi Hemse Hogrän Hörsne Klinte Kräklingbo Källunge Lau Levide Linde Lojsta Lokrume Lummelunda Lye Lärbro Martebo Mästerby Norrlanda När Näs Othem Roma Rone Rute Sanda Silte Sjonhem Slite Sproge Stenkumla Stenkyrka Stånga Sundre Tingstäde Tofta Träkumla Vall Vallstena Vamlingbo Viklau Visby Cathedral Visborg Vänge Väskinde Västergarn Västerhejde Väte Öja Östergarn

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Coordinates: 57°20′14″N 18°29′45″E / 57.33722°N 18.49583°E / 57.33722; 18.49583

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