List of churches in Vallensbæk Municipality

This list of churches in Vallensbæk Municipality lists church buildings in Vallensbæk Municipality, Denmark.

National Churches

Three Kings Church
Three Kings Church
Helligtrekongers Kirke
Three Kings Church
55°38′17.15″N 12°21′53.03″E
LocationVallensbæk Landsby, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
Architecture
Completed2012
Administration
ParishVallensbæk Parish
DeaneryGlostrup Provsti
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør

Three Kings Church is located in Vallensbæk Landsby. It is one of two national churches in Vallensbæk Parish. The two churches are located next to each other and share a cemetery.

The church was built in 2012. It is cylindrical, with a façade in glass.

Decorations in the church include a variety of biblical quotes, selected by poet Søren Ulrik Thomsen. The crucifix is created by silversmith Allan Scharf. In 2018 a cross by Steen Christensen was placed on the plaza in front of the church. A metallic tree, made by Arne Nielsen, is located next to the church's baptismal font. Whenever someone is baptised in the church, their name is stitched onto a cloth apple and the apple hung on the tree. At a later ceremony, the apples are 'harvested' by the people baptised and their families.[1][2]

Vallensbæk Church
Vallensbæk Church
Vallensbæk Kirke
Vallensbæk Church
55°38′16.36″N 12°21′55.54″E
LocationVallensbæk Landsby, Denmark
DenominationChurch of Denmark
History
Founded1100s
Administration
ParishVallensbæk Parish
DeaneryGlostrup Provsti
DioceseDiocese of Helsingør

Vallensbæk Church is located in Vallensbæk Landsby. It is one of two national churches in Vallensbæk Parish. The two churches are located next to each other and share a cemetery.

The church originates from the 1100s, built between 1150—1200. The choir and nave are the original parts of the church, with the tower built in the 1500s. There was a fire in the church in 2007, requiring extensive restoration to the frescoes.

The church's baptismal font is from the 1200s. The pulpit is from the 1650s. The organ is from 1976.[3][4]

References
  1. Vallensbækkirke.dk "Helligtrekongers Kirkes udsmykning" Retrieved 26 September 2020
  2. Vallensbækkirke.dk "Der står et træ" Retrieved 26 September 2020
  3. Vallensbækkirke.dk "Vallensbæk Kirke" Retrieved 26 September 2020
  4. Danmarkskirker.natmus.dk "Vallensbæk Kirke" Retrieved 26 September 2020
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