Skagen Kirke

Unsurprisingly, Skagen Kirke (Skagen Church), is painted the traditional shade of yellow called “Skagen yellow” that I mentioned in my previous post.

The church dates from 1910, and like many seaside churches, models of ships that have been prayed for by the congregation hang from the ceiling.

Rather than a crucifix, a painting of Jesus in the manger is the main feature at the front altar. What I found most intriguing were the designs at the end of each pew. I saw similar designs on some headstones in the local cemetery, too.Read more