Steinkjer Church


Steinkjer Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Steinkjer municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the town of Steinkjer. It is the church for the Steinkjer parish which is part of the Stiklestad prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros. The white, concrete church was built in a modern style in 1965 by the architect Olav S. Platou. The church seats about 550 people. The church was consecrated on 25 March 1965.

Design

This non-traditional church design incorporates wood, concrete, and glass. It was designed by Olav S. Platou in 1965. The church has a tall free-standing square bell tower near the main entrance. The exterior front of the church has a large square white cement facade. The church interior has white brick walls and the floor is red brick. The ceiling inside the church is shaped like the cross-section of a church bell. The roof is supported by simple columns made of pine which are stained dark. This represents a stark contrast to the white walls and pillars. The length of the church is underlined by the low windows on the long side.
, in Lucca, Italy
Steinkjer Church is inspired by churches in Italy: San Michele, San Frediano, and San Martino. Jakob Weidemann designed 11 different stained glass windows in the church.