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This list of churches in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality lists church buildings in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, Denmark.

National Churches

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Christian's Church

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Christian's Church
Christianskirken
Christian's Church
55°45′54.09″N 12°29′51.95″E / 55.7650250°N 12.4977639°E / 55.7650250; 12.4977639 (Christian's Church)
LocationKongens Lyngby, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1941
Specifications
Bells2
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishChristians Parish

Christian's Church is located in Kongens Lyngby. It is the only national church in Christians Parish.

The church was founded in 1941, though preparations for the church and a new parish began already in 1934. The church was built by architects Jacob E. Bang and Erik Jensen. The church was opened 3rd Sunday of Advent. King Christian X was present at the opening, and the church is named after him.[1]

There are two church bells in the church, both cast in 1941. They were cast by the foundry "B. Løw & Søn København".[2]

Geel Church Hall

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Geel Church Hall
Geel Kirkesal
Geel Church Hall
55°47′47.28″N 12°29′37.87″E / 55.7964667°N 12.4938528°E / 55.7964667; 12.4938528 (Geel Church Hall)
LocationBrede, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1991
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishLundtofte Parish

Geel Church Hall is located in Brede. It is one of two churches in Lundtofte Parish.

The church was built in a former local shop, and was opened on 17 March 1991.[3]

Lundtofte Church

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Main article: Lundtofte Church
Lundtofte Church
Lundtofte Kirke
Lundtofte Church
55°47′38.37″N 12°31′7.6″E / 55.7939917°N 12.518778°E / 55.7939917; 12.518778 (Lundtofte Church)
LocationLundtofte, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1921
Specifications
CapacityCa. 200
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishLundtofte Parish

Lundtofte Church is located in Lundtofte. It is one of two churches in Lundtofte Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was opened in 1921.[4]

Lyngby Church

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Main article: Lyngby Church, Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality
Lyngby Church
Lyngby Kirke
Lyngby Church
55°46′24.68″N 12°30′0.8″E / 55.7735222°N 12.500222°E / 55.7735222; 12.500222 (Lyngby Church)
LocationKongens Lyngby, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Architecture
Completed1100s
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishKongens Lyngby Parish

Lyngby Church is located in Kongens Lyngby. It is the only national church in Kongens Lyngby Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The first constructions of the church originate from 1100. A tower was built in the 1400s and the church was rebuilt around year 1500. The church underwent an extensive restoration between 1914–1916 and again in 2011–2012.[5]

Sorgenfri Church

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Sorgenfri Church
Sorgenfri Kirke
Sorgenfri Church
55°46′47.98″N 12°28′49.15″E / 55.7799944°N 12.4803194°E / 55.7799944; 12.4803194 (Sorgenfri Church)
LocationSorgenfri, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Architecture
Completed1966
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishSorgenfri Parish

Sorgenfri Church is located in Sorgenfri. It is the only national church in Sorgenfri Parish.

The church was built in year 1966 by architect Tyge Hvass.[6]

Taarbæk Church

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Main article: Taarbæk Church
Taarbæk Church
Taarbæk Kirke
Taarbæk Church
55°47′22.09″N 12°35′22.4″E / 55.7894694°N 12.589556°E / 55.7894694; 12.589556 (Taarbæk Church)
LocationTaarbæk, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1864
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishTaarbæk Parish

Taarbæk Church is located in Taarbæk. It is the only national church in Taarbæk Parish. The church has a churchyard with a cemetery.

The church was opened in 1864, the cemetery in 1905 and the parish became independent in 1907. The church underwent a minor restoration in 2003.[7]

Virum Church

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Virum Church
Virum Kirke
Virum Church
55°47′43.16″N 12°27′47.12″E / 55.7953222°N 12.4630889°E / 55.7953222; 12.4630889 (Virum Church)
LocationVirum, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1937
Architecture
Completed1940
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishVirum Parish

Virum Church is located in Virum. It is the only national church in Virum Parish.

The crypt of the church was opened on 28 November 1937, and the church itself was opened on 30 June 1940. The church's architect was Niels Skrivers, who became the first to be buried at the church. Architect Palle Møller was behind a rebuilding in 1957–1959.[8]

Other churches

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Lyngby Baptist Church

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Lyngby Baptist Church
Lyngby Baptistkirke
55°46′7.28″N 12°29′43.49″E / 55.7686889°N 12.4954139°E / 55.7686889; 12.4954139 (Lyngby Baptist Church)
LocationKongens Lyngby, Denmark
DenominationBaptism
History
Founded1951
Architecture
Completed1967

Lyngby Baptist Church is located in Kongens Lyngby.

The congregation in Lyngby was founded in 1951 and the church was built in 1967.[9]

Lyngby Independent Church

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Lyngby Independent Church
Lyngby Frikirke
Lyngby Independent Church
55°46′24.02″N 12°30′17.21″E / 55.7733389°N 12.5047806°E / 55.7733389; 12.5047806 (Lyngby Independent Church)
LocationKongens Lyngby, Denmark
DenominationApostolic

Lyngby Independent Church, also known as Apostolic Church Lyngby (Danish: Apostolsk Kirke Lyngby) is located in Kongens Lyngby. [10]

Saint Canute Lavard Church

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Saint Canute Lavard Church
Sankt Knud Lavard Kirke
Saint Canute Lavard Church
55°46′29.34″N 12°30′23.66″E / 55.7748167°N 12.5065722°E / 55.7748167; 12.5065722 (Saint Canute Lavard Church)
LocationKongens Lyngby, Denmark
DenominationCatholic Church

Saint Canute Lavard Church is a Catholic church located in Kongens Lyngby.[11]

Chapels

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Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel

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Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel
Lyngby Parkkirkegårds Kapel
55°47′13.67″N 12°30′43.32″E / 55.7871306°N 12.5120333°E / 55.7871306; 12.5120333 (Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel)
LocationLundtofte, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishLundtofte Parish

Lyngby Park Cemetery Chapel is located in Lyngby Park Cemetery in Lundtofte.

Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel

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Main article: Sorgenfri Cemetery
Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel
Sorgenfri Kirkegårdskapel
55°46′47.26″N 12°29′23.27″E / 55.7797944°N 12.4897972°E / 55.7797944; 12.4897972 (Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel)
LocationSorgenfri, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør
DeaneryKongens Lyngby Provsti
ParishSorgenfri Parish

Sorgenfri Cemetery Chapel is located in Sorgenfri Cemetery in Sorgenfri.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Churches in Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune.
  1. ^ "Kirkens historie". Christianskirken-lyngby.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Kirkeklokkerne". Christianskirken-lyngby.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Geels Kirkesals historie". Lundtofte-kirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Lundtofte Kirkes historie". Lundtofte-kirke.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Kirkens historie". Lyngby-kirke.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Sorgenfri kirke". Danmarks-kirker.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Kirkens historie". Taarbæk-kirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Virum Kirkes historie". Virumkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Om os". Lyngbybaptistkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Lyngby Frikirke". Kbhfrikirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Sankt Knud Lavard Kirke". Sanktknudlavardkirke.dk. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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