List of churches in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality

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This list of churches in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality lists church buildings in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, Denmark.

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National Churches

Christian's Church

Christian's Church
Christianskirken
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Christian's Church
55°45′54.09″N12°29′51.95″E / 55.7650250°N 12.4977639°E / 55.7650250; 12.4977639 (Christian's Church)
Location Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
History
Founded1941
Specifications
Bells2
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Christians Parish

Christian's Church is located in Kongens Lyngby. It is the only national church in Christians Parish.

The church was founded in 1941, though preparations for the church and a new parish began already in 1934. The church was built by architects Jacob E. Bang and Erik Jensen. The church was opened 3rd Sunday of Advent. King Christian X was present at the opening, and the church is named after him. [1]

There are two church bells in the church, both cast in 1941. They were cast by the foundry "B. Løw & Søn København". [2]

Geel Church Hall

Geel Church Hall
Geel Kirkesal
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Geel Church Hall
55°47′47.28″N12°29′37.87″E / 55.7964667°N 12.4938528°E / 55.7964667; 12.4938528 (Geel Church Hall)
Location Brede, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
History
Founded1991
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Lundtofte Parish

Geel Church Hall is located in Brede. It is one of two churches in Lundtofte Parish.

The church was built in a former local shop, and was opened on 17 March 1991. [3]

Lundtofte Church

Lundtofte Church
Lundtofte Kirke
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Lundtofte Church
55°47′38.37″N12°31′7.6″E / 55.7939917°N 12.518778°E / 55.7939917; 12.518778 (Lundtofte Church)
Location Lundtofte, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
History
Founded1921
Specifications
CapacityCa. 200
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Lundtofte Parish

Lundtofte Church is located in Lundtofte. It is one of two churches in Lundtofte Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was opened in 1921. [4]

Lyngby Church

Lyngby Church
Lyngby Kirke
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Lyngby Church
55°46′24.68″N12°30′0.8″E / 55.7735222°N 12.500222°E / 55.7735222; 12.500222 (Lyngby Church)
Location Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
Architecture
Completed1100s
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Kongens Lyngby Parish

Lyngby Church is located in Kongens Lyngby. It is the only national church in Kongens Lyngby Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The first constructions of the church originate from 1100. A tower was built in the 1400s and the church was rebuilt around year 1500. The church underwent an extensive restoration between 1914–1916 and again in 2011–2012. [5]

Sorgenfri Church

Sorgenfri Church
Sorgenfri Kirke
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Sorgenfri Church
55°46′47.98″N12°28′49.15″E / 55.7799944°N 12.4803194°E / 55.7799944; 12.4803194 (Sorgenfri Church)
Location Sorgenfri, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
Architecture
Completed1966
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Sorgenfri Parish

Sorgenfri Church is located in Sorgenfri. It is the only national church in Sorgenfri Parish.

The church was built in year 1966 by architect Tyge Hvass. [6]

Taarbæk Church

Taarbæk Church
Taarbæk Kirke
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Taarbæk Church
55°47′22.09″N12°35′22.4″E / 55.7894694°N 12.589556°E / 55.7894694; 12.589556 (Taarbæk Church)
Location Taarbæk, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
History
Founded1864
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Taarbæk Parish

Taarbæk Church is located in Taarbæk. It is the only national church in Taarbæk Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was opened in 1864, the cemetery in 1905 and the parish became independent in 1907. The church underwent a minor restoration in 2003. [7]

Virum Church

Virum Church
Virum Kirke
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Virum Church
55°47′43.16″N12°27′47.12″E / 55.7953222°N 12.4630889°E / 55.7953222; 12.4630889 (Virum Church)
Location Virum, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
History
Founded1937
Architecture
Completed1940
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Virum Parish

Virum Church is located in Virum. It is the only national church in Virum Parish.

The crypt of the church was opened on 28 November 1937, and the church itself was opened on 30 June 1940. The church's architect was Niels Skrivers, who became the first to be buried at the church. Architect Palle Møller was behind a rebuilding in 1957–1959. [8]

Other churches

Lyngby Baptist Church

Lyngby Baptist Church
Lyngby Baptistkirke
55°46′7.28″N12°29′43.49″E / 55.7686889°N 12.4954139°E / 55.7686889; 12.4954139 (Lyngby Baptist Church)
Location Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Denomination Baptism
History
Founded1951
Architecture
Completed1967

Lyngby Baptist Church is located in Kongens Lyngby.

The congregation in Lyngby was founded in 1951 and the church was built in 1967. [9]

Lyngby Independent Church

Lyngby Independent Church
Lyngby Frikirke
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Lyngby Independent Church
55°46′24.02″N12°30′17.21″E / 55.7733389°N 12.5047806°E / 55.7733389; 12.5047806 (Lyngby Independent Church)
Location Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Denomination Apostolic

Lyngby Independent Church, also known as Apostolic Church Lyngby (Danish: Apostolsk Kirke Lyngby) is located in Kongens Lyngby. [10]

Saint Canute Lavard Church

Saint Canute Lavard Church
Sankt Knud Lavard Kirke
Sankt Knud Lavards Kirke.jpg
Saint Canute Lavard Church
55°46′29.34″N12°30′23.66″E / 55.7748167°N 12.5065722°E / 55.7748167; 12.5065722 (Saint Canute Lavard Church)
Location Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Denomination Catholic Church

Saint Canute Lavard Church is a Catholic church located in Kongens Lyngby. [11]

Chapels

Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel

Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel
Lyngby Parkkirkegårds Kapel
55°47′13.67″N12°30′43.32″E / 55.7871306°N 12.5120333°E / 55.7871306; 12.5120333 (Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel)
Location Lundtofte, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Lundtofte Parish

Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel is located in Lyngby Park Cemetery in Lundtofte.

Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel

Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel
Sorgenfri Kirkegårdskapel
55°46′47.26″N12°29′23.27″E / 55.7797944°N 12.4897972°E / 55.7797944; 12.4897972 (Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel)
Location Sorgenfri, Denmark
Denomination Church of Denmark
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Helsingør
Deanery Kongens Lyngby Provsti
Parish Sorgenfri Parish

Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel is located in Sorgenfri Cemetery in Sorgenfri.

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References

  1. ↑ "Kirkens historie". Christianskirken-lyngby.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Kirkeklokkerne". Christianskirken-lyngby.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Geels Kirkesals historie". Lundtofte-kirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Lundtofte Kirkes historie". Lundtofte-kirke.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Kirkens historie". Lyngby-kirke.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Sorgenfri kirke". Danmarks-kirker.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Kirkens historie". Taarbæk-kirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "Virum Kirkes historie". Virumkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "Om os". Lyngbybaptistkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  10. ↑ "Lyngby Frikirke". Kbhfrikirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Sankt Knud Lavard Kirke". Sanktknudlavardkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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