Today I’ll take you to The Middle Ages. Finnish medieval stone churches were built mainly of granite, but brick was often used in parts that required demanding design. According to current knowledge, there were 104 stone church projects, but some were discontinued or have since been demolished.
The Church of St. Lawrence in Lohja is a medieval greystone church that was built between 1470 and 1490. The interior lime paintings date back to the time of Bishop Arvid Kurki (1510–1522). St. Lawrence Church in Lohja and The Holy Cross Church in Hattula are the most significant decorated churches in Finland, and they are considered sister churches because of their abundant paintings. The church is dedicated to St. Laurentius, the deacon, who suffered martyr death.
Guten Morgen Riita,
VastaaPoistaein sehr interessante Kirche stellst du hier vor, auch innen ist sie sehr schön und sehenswert.
Du hattest Glück, dass sie geöffnet war.
Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht dir Eva.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I love visiting these old churches. Beautiful photos. I am saving this for my Finland travel one day.
VastaaPoista-Soma
So different the building and the style for itself, I just love it. Also inside the painting and reading the year my imagination went there. Happy to see the church, I am missing my trips for visiting churches and especially to go inside. At the moment it still is no fun; maybe you gave me a hit in my butt ;-)) Thankd for sharing and taking us with you.
VastaaPoistaGreetings and hugs to you and wishing a perfect weekend
Nova ☼
Was für beeindruckende, ganz eigene Malereien! Schon der Bau ist für mitteleuropäische Augen ungewöhnlich. Danke fürs Zeigen!
VastaaPoistaBon week-end !
Astrid
Great stonework and painting - we often know so little about the painters...
VastaaPoistaWould like to read this book.
Have a nice weekend
Beautiful stone building and church with beautiful interior designs. Have a wonderful weekend.
VastaaPoistaThe design of the church is very attractive and the wall paintings are amazing. I miss the spiritual atmosphere of ancient churches although many are open for a limited time now. Thank you for sharing. I wish you a good weekend.
VastaaPoistaAlthough I could have chances to visit foreign countries a couple times, I have never experienced to visit a church with these holy atmosphere.
VastaaPoistaThank you very much for sharing with us especially for a Japanese like me.
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
PS; orchid again♬ I've just realized your comment for me. Thank you very much and Have a wonderful coming weekend;
VastaaPoistaDearest Riitta,
VastaaPoistathis is a particularly beautiful medieval church. I've never seen such a mix of stone and wood, and the interior design is wonderful and well preserved (or well restored)!
I wish you a wonderful, enjoyable weekend
All the best, Traude
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Very beautiful, this church. thanks for sharing.
VastaaPoistaHappy weekend, Riitta!
...gorgeous!
VastaaPoistaDas ist eine sehr schöne Kirche. Danke für die tollen Detailaufnahmen.
VastaaPoistaLG. Karin M.
Bella iglesia me gusto conocerla. Te mando un beso
VastaaPoistaWhat a beautiful church you shared with us Riitta. I love the stone base and then the wood on top - it's very different to me. I often wonder about those artists who did the paintings in so many churches during medieval times. They live on in their art. Have a good weekend.
VastaaPoistaBeautiful church! Thank you for sharing.
VastaaPoistaLa iglesia me parece preciosa. Besos.
VastaaPoistaLiebe Riitta,
VastaaPoistawas für eine schöne Kirche, mit so interessanten Bildern. Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen. Besonders, dass die Kirche so alt ist fasziniert mich, das ist für mich dann wie eine Reise in die Vergangenheit.
Ich wünsche Dir noch einen schönen Sonntag.
Viele liebe Grüße
Wolfgang