Fredenskirken in Aarhus
Fredenskirken in Viby, near Aarhus, was consecrated in 1960 and was named as a symbol of peace following the Second World War. Discover the church’s modernist architecture, glass mosaics and striking bell tower.
A church with a special history
Fredenskirken in Viby, near Aarhus, was built in 1959-1960 to designs by the architects F. Niclasen and Aksel Skov. Plans for the church were conceived during the Second World War, and its name symbolises the desire for peace after the war. The dove of peace became the church’s symbol.
Architecture and glass mosaic
The church is built of red brick with a striking bell tower. Inside, you’ll find a bright church interior with a high wooden ceiling, yellow brick walls and a glass mosaic created by the artist Mogens Jørgensen.
Music, concerts and the cemetery
Fredenskirken provides the setting for concerts and musical services featuring everything from classical music to gospel and rhythmic tunes. Adjacent to the church lies Fredens Cemetery, established in 1962, with various burial sections set on sloping ground.
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