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12-764: For several centuries, the Catholic Church ran the Old Hamar Cathedral in the town of Hamar. This cathedral was constructed from 1152 to 1200 and it served as the seat of the old Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamar until the Protestant Reformation . After the Reformation, the diocese was closed and the cathedral was used as a regular parish church within the Diocese of Christiania . The church remained in existence until 1567 when it

24-484: A cathedral, so plans were made to build a new cathedral in Hamar. The architect of the new whitewashed brick cathedral was Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and the local general contractor was Herman Frang . The exterior was built in simple, nearly austere German Romanesque style. Construction took place from 1864 to 1866. The cathedral was consecrated for services on 15 December 1866. In the 1920s, several changes were made to

36-914: A number of issues, including episcopal elections. Bishop Jörund (1285–86) was transferred to Trondheim. In the aftermath of the Reformation in Norway , the structure was renamed Hamarhus and became the residence of the local sheriff. Although still used, the cathedral fell into disrepair, which culminated with its besiegement by the Swedish army and attempted demolition in 1567 during the Northern Seven Years' War . Swedish forces had launched attacks into Eastern Norway, capturing Hamar and continued towards Oslo . The Swedes later retreated, torching Hamar on their way, destroying Hamar Cathedral and Hamarhus. Dating from 1987, construction started on

48-556: Is a regional museum for the municipalities of Stange , Hamar (which now includes Vang ), Løten , and Ringsaker in central eastern Norway . It includes the medieval Cathedral Ruins in Hamar mentioned in Sigrid Undset 's literary magnum opus Kristin Lavransdatter . The cathedral ruins are secured under a glass shelter designed by Lund & Slaatto Architects and completed in 1998. The museum also consists of

60-591: The building of a protective structure to conserve the remains of the cathedral. Completed in 1998, the distinctive arches of the cathedral ruins are today protected by one of the most ambitious construction projects of its kind ever undertaken by the Norwegian government. 60°47′31″N 11°02′18″E  /  60.79201°N 11.03840°E  / 60.79201; 11.03840 Hedmark museum Anno Museum (formerly Hedmarks fylkesmuseum ) in Hamar , Norway

72-403: The earlier set-up are the supporting structure for the organ loft, the baptismal font and two silver candlestick holders. Arneberg simplified the visual look of the building, particularly in changing the ceiling trusses, which were previously the church's foremost visual decoration. The walls were made clean and white. In the choir , the trusses were completely hidden, while the roof of the nave

84-521: The interior. During the 1930s, electricity and water and sewage were installed. The exterior of the church received a facelift in the late autumn of 1949, when the plaster was restored in connection with the city's centennial celebrations. In 1950, bishop Kristian Schjelderup called for a significant internal renovation. Arnstein Arneberg was commissioned as architect: his design called for the interior to be almost completely gutted. All that remains from

96-554: The resurrected Jesus Christ was inspired by a Nordic archetype. On the side panels, Sørensen depicted the anxious mother and Hans Nielsen Hauge 's awakening. The ceiling was painted by Arve Hagen . The pulpit and the bar in front of the sanctuary were carved by Anthon Røvik . The pulpit includes a depiction of Francis of Assisi . Cathedral Ruins in Hamar For the current cathedral in Hamar, see Hamar cathedral . Hamar Cathedral ( Domkirkeruinene på Hamar ) are

108-502: The ruins of the medieval era Hamar Cathedral in Hamar, Norway Hamar Cathedral was the see of the Ancient Diocese of Hamar . The diocese at Hamar had included much of the (modern) counties of Hedmark , Oppland , and Buskerud . The ruins form part of Anno Museum , formerly Hedmark museum , and were selected as the millennium site for Hedmark county. The cathedral's construction was begun by Bishop Arnaldur (1124–52), who

120-543: Was appointed first Bishop of Hamar in 1150 on his return from Gardar, Greenland . The cathedral was completed about the time of Bishop Paul (1232–52). It was originally built in the Romanesque architectural style and later converted to Gothic . Bishop Thorfinn of Hamar (1278–82) was exiled and died at Ter Doest in Flanders . Thorfinn and many other bishops of the area disagreed with King Eric II of Norway regarding

132-516: Was burned down by the Swedish Army during the Northern Seven Years' War . After that time, the people of Hamar had to worship at the nearby Vang Church in Ridabu . For a long time, Hamar had no church. In 1849, Hamar re-gained its historic status as a town. In 1864, the Diocese of Christiania was divided and the northern part became the new Diocese of Hamar . The new diocese was in need of

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144-412: Was given a raised middle part similar to a basilica . The new interior was opened on 9 May 1954. The interior is characterized by an elevated nave , inspired by the basilica structure. The windows are decorated with fabric-like paintings, possibly based on medieval tapestries. The central feature is the altar, which is possibly the most unusual feature of the cathedral. Henrik Sørensen 's depiction of

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