Shedding light on the word of God

Shedding light on the word of God
After the Reformation, churches were cleared of the images of Catholic saints, relics and other symbols belonging to the old faith. In the new Protestant churches, the pulpit now becomes the centrepiece, and the spoken word the most important aspect of religious services.

The initials on the candlestick indicate that it was donated by Mayor Bent Swensson and his wife Mette Christensdatter Thrane in 1658. It is common for members of the families of Danish officials to marry each other, and they often donate ornate gifts to the church.