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St Mikael's
Church at Finström, Åland,
Finland
The oldest part
have been dated from the 12th century. The chancel and granite
vaults were added in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the
five-spire Gothic tower was built in the 15th century
The frescos are
from the 15th century. The are well preserved and have been
restored in recent years.
There are several
wooden sculptures from the medieval period throughout the
church. One from 1250 depicts St. Michael, the patron Saint
of the church, and is found at the back of the church.
The reredos
date from the 1460s. Its main group consists of a Pieta,
the dead Saviour in the arms of Mary, with Joseph of Arimatheae
and Nicodemus. Also found are St. Micheal, St Barbara, St.
Henry, and St George.
The crucifix
is from the early part of the 14th century. A votive ship
was donated in 1688 by the Navy reservists from the northern
part of the parish. The pulpit is from 1703 and the Organ
was built by Hans Heinrich in 1974. The old organ from 1768
now stands on the porch.
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