Saint George Church in Mariehamn

Saint George Church features symmetrical facades, six pointed windows along each main wall, and a steep copper-plated saddle roof reaching 15 meters high.

The church construction began with a foundation stone ceremony in 1926, led by Bishop Max von Bonsdorff, following a significant donation of 1.2 million marks.

The interior space contains glass paintings of apostles, religious symbols on wooden planks, and a glass mosaic altarpiece depicting scenes from Jesus's life.

The church building measures 32.5 by 12.5 meters, includes wheelchair access throughout, and houses the largest organ in the Åland Islands installed in 1969.

Located at the intersection of Northern and Western Esplanades, the church faces north, contrary to traditional liturgical orientation patterns for religious buildings.

Location: Mariehamn

Inception: 1927

Architects: Lars Sonck

Official opening: December 11, 1927

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Operator: Mariehamns församling

GPS coordinates: 60.09735,19.93480

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:26