Saint Catherine's Church, Turku

Saint Catherine's Church, Turku

Saint Catherine's Church is located in Nummi, a suburb of Turku, Finland, in the same district as Turku Student Village. It represents the old Medieval church building tradition. Although it was once completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a Medieval Finnish church. The construction began in the 1340s, the sacristy being completed first and the church later. Bishop Hemming and Bishop Thomas of Växjö consecrated the church on January 22, 1351. The church was named after its patron saint Catherine of Alexandria in 1991. It was previously located in the region of Kaarina and was known as Kaarina Church. The first mention of Saint Catherine of Alexandria was in a signet with which vicar Jacob of Nummi confirmed the then Episcopal election. However, Nummi, which surrounded the church, became a part of Turku in 1939. Later the church changed its name to St Catherine's Church.
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Sight Name: Saint Catherine's Church
Sight Location: Turku, Finland (See walking tours in Turku)
Sight Type: Religious

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