S9.com / Biographies /
1884 - Born in Stavanger, South West Norway. Lutheran bishop.
1937 - After some years as a teacher, pastor, and prison chaplain, he became Bishop of Tromsø and then Bishop of Oslo and Primate of the Norwegian Church.
1941 - He led the Church's opposition to the Quisling government, and was imprisoned.
1950 - He was a strong supporter of the ecumenical movement, becoming a president of the World Council of Churches.
1937 - After some years as a teacher, pastor, and prison chaplain, he became Bishop of Tromsø and then Bishop of Oslo and Primate of the Norwegian Church.
1941 - He led the Church's opposition to the Quisling government, and was imprisoned.
1950 - He was a strong supporter of the ecumenical movement, becoming a president of the World Council of Churches.
  | Page last updated: 12:42am, 25th Jul '07 |
Related Books
  |
Blandt Nordpolens Naboer. by EIVIND. ASTRUP (Hardcover - Jan 1, 1970) |
 |
  |
With Peary Near The Pole by Eivind Astrup (Hardcover - Jul 25, 2007) Usually ships in 24 hours |
|
 |
Blandt Nordpolens naboer by Eivind Astrup (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 1990) |
|
