St Svithun's Church, Catholic church in Stavanger Municipality, Norway
Description
St. Svithun's Church is a brick building in Stavanger designed with modern architecture and holds around 300 people in its main space. The interior layout features clear functional divisions that organize different areas of the building.
History
Completed in 1983, it was the first Catholic place of worship built in Stavanger since the Protestant Reformation reshaped Norway's religion. Its construction marked the return of Catholic worship to a city that had been Lutheran for several centuries.
Culture
The congregation here grew significantly due to immigration linked to the oil industry and NATO operations, bringing people from different backgrounds together. The church became a meeting place where these diverse groups could practice their faith and connect with one another.
Practical
The building stands at St. Svithuns gate 8 and welcomes visitors for regular religious services and private visits. You can access the site easily and spend time observing the architecture or attending a service.
Did you know?
Architect Thomas Thiis-Evensen designed the building with deliberate spatial distinctions that separate different areas from one another. This analytical approach to design is visible in how clearly each functional zone is separated.
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