Frederikskirken Church near Aarhus
Discover Frederikskirken in Højbjerg, near Aarhus, where classical church architecture meets the art of Maja Lisa Engelhardt. Here, you can explore the coloured glass mosaics, a gilded statue of Christ and the church’s history dating back to 1944.
Church art by Maja Lisa Engelhardt
In Frederikskirken in Højbjerg, you will find Maja Lisa Engelhardt’s artwork, inspired by B.S. Ingemann’s hymns, particularly ‘Lysets engel går med glans’ (The Angel of Light Walks in Splendour). Admire the seven stained-glass mosaic windows in shades of yellow, blue and red.
By the altar stands a bronze figure of Christ walking on water, gilded with 24-carat gold. The 12 cubes of Bornholm granite on the altar table symbolise the apostles.
A village church from 1944
Frederikskirken resembles a traditional Danish village church, but was consecrated in 1944. The church is also known as the ‘Gift Church’. Much of the furnishings, the church bell and the tower clock were gifts from, amongst others, anonymous donors and the craftsmen who built the church.
Explore the churchyard
Continue your visit in the churchyard, which is situated on the site of a former brickworks. The trees and undulating terrain create small spaces between the graves and park-like areas.
Also take a look at the collection of heritage-worthy gravestones along the path from the equipment yard in the south-eastern corner of the churchyard.
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