St. Thomas Church, Filefjell

St. Thomas Church, Filefjell is the previous site of a medieval stave church in Filefjell, Norway. Little is known of its pre-Reformation use. It was rebuilt in the early 17th century, and services were again held. Gradually, the church gained a reputation for having healing powers and people from far and wide came to be cured from their afflictions.

St. Thomas Church, Filefjell, Oppland, Norway

Soon market days were established in connection with the church's July 2 service. This, however, was the cause of much drunkenness, fighting, and general unrest. In 1808 the church was torn down and sold at an auction.

In July 1971 a new church was built on the site of the old stave church.

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