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Jomala Church, Church of St. Olaf

Jomala Church, Church of St. Olaf Jomala Church, Church of St. Olaf - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Church of St. Olaf is a medieval stone church in Jomala, Åland. It belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Dating from about 1260 to 1280, it is possibly the oldest Christian church in Finland, and was extended in the 19th century. It is constructed of local red granite and limestone. The church is dedicated to King Olaf II of Norway, patron saint of the Åland Islands and Jomala. Read more on Wikipedia

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