This is from Anna Kirke (Anna Church) on Nørrebro. Almost every Danish church has some kind of a ship hanging from the roof. It is meant to illustrate the protection that seamen need - or have enjoyed already - when travelling the seven seas.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hanging ship
This is from Anna Kirke (Anna Church) on Nørrebro. Almost every Danish church has some kind of a ship hanging from the roof. It is meant to illustrate the protection that seamen need - or have enjoyed already - when travelling the seven seas.
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What a neat tradition. I'm sure they'll take all the support they can get.
ReplyDeleteWow! I haven't known about such tradition! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHei! Hvordan har du det idag? Handsome boat photo! I suppose a lot of Danes have been lost at sea? Nice way to remember them and pray for the safety of the other fishermen. Hilsen fra Hagen
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