List of churches in Vallensbæk Municipality explained

This list of churches in Vallensbæk Municipality lists church buildings in Vallensbæk Municipality, Denmark.

National Churches

Three Kings Church

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Church Name:Three Kings Church
Native Name:Helligtrekongers Kirke
Completed Date:2012
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Vallensbæk Landsby, Denmark
Parish:Vallensbæk Parish
Deanery:Glostrup Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Helsingør
Coordinates:55.6381°N 12.3647°W

Three Kings Church is located in Vallensbæk Landsby. It is one of two national churches in Vallensbæk Parish. The two churches are located next to each other and share a cemetery.

The church was built in 2012. It is cylindrical, with a façade in glass.

Decorations in the church include a variety of biblical quotes, selected by poet Søren Ulrik Thomsen. The crucifix is created by silversmith Allan Scharf. In 2018 a cross by Steen Christensen was placed on the plaza in front of the church. A metallic tree, made by Arne Nielsen, is located next to the church's baptismal font. Whenever someone is baptised in the church, their name is stitched onto a cloth apple and the apple hung on the tree. At a later ceremony, the apples are 'harvested' by the people baptised and their families.[1] [2]

Vallensbæk Church

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Church Name:Vallensbæk Church
Native Name:Vallensbæk Kirke
Founded Date:1100s
Denomination:Church of Denmark
Native Name Lang:Danish
Location:Vallensbæk Landsby, Denmark
Parish:Vallensbæk Parish
Deanery:Glostrup Provsti
Diocese:Diocese of Helsingør
Coordinates:55.6379°N 12.3654°W

Vallensbæk Church is located in Vallensbæk Landsby. It is one of two national churches in Vallensbæk Parish. The two churches are located next to each other and share a cemetery.

The church originates from the 1100s, built between 1150—1200. The choir and nave are the original parts of the church, with the tower built in the 1500s. There was a fire in the church in 2007, requiring extensive restoration to the frescoes.

The church's baptismal font is from the 1200s. The pulpit is from the 1650s. The organ is from 1976.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. https://xn--vallensbkkirke-7ib.dk/helligtrekongers-kirkes-udsmykning Vallensbækkirke.dk
  2. https://xn--vallensbkkirke-7ib.dk/der-st%C3%A5r-et-tr%C3%A6 Vallensbækkirke.dk
  3. https://xn--vallensbkkirke-7ib.dk/vallensb%C3%A6k%20kirke Vallensbækkirke.dk
  4. http://danmarkskirker.natmus.dk/uploads/tx_tcchurchsearch/kob_amt_501-512.pdf Danmarkskirker.natmus.dk