The Holmen Church is a Parish church in central Copenhagen in Denmark, on the street called Holmens Kanal. First built as an anchor forge in 1563, it was converted into a naval church by Christian IV.
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Holmens Kirke is a striking Renaissance church in central Copenhagen. Originally built in 1563 as an anchor forge, it was transformed into a naval church in 1619 by King Christian IV to serve the growing maritime community. The church is renowned for its beautifully preserved interior, including the oldest pulpit in Copenhagen, dating back to 1662, and a remarkable pipe organ installed in 1738. Notably, it hosted the wedding of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik in 1967. Holmens Kirke is also the final resting place of Danish naval heroes Niels Juel and Peter...
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I was not planning on visiting this church but I was walking past it and really needed a wee so went in to see if they had a toilet and no, they don't have it. I'm so glad I wandered in as this is such a beautiful church. The musical organs are just magnificent and they have this model of a boat hanging of the ceiling in the middle of the church which I just found so interesting and amazingly carved. I recommend visiting for for all the manual work that...
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God’s name, Jehovah, or its Hebrew counterpart, יהוה, is in large gold letters. The name also appears inside the gate on a commemorative plaque dated 1661. Ref below Psalms 100:4
Come into his gates with thanksgiving, Into his courtyards with praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name
Within walking distance stands another building called the Round Tower (Rundetårn). On the outer wall 🔝 the divine name appears in large Hebrew letters as part of a...
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