Nólsoy Church

Andreas Djurhuus, who was then the Dean of the Faroe Islands, consecrated Nólsoy Church on August 2, 1863. This is the church on Tanganum, which the poet Hans A. Djurhuus so beautifully refers to in his poem of the same name.

The white-painted Nólsoy Church stands right by the shoreline, on Kirkjutanganum, as the place is called.

As far as is known, all previous churches in Nólsoy were also located on Kirkjutanganum. However, legend has it that during the Catholic era, a prayer house stood in Eyggjagerði, though no traces of it remain, nor can anyone pinpoint its exact location. Additionally, no burials have been found anywhere in Nólsoy other than in the old cemetery on Kirkjutanganum.

In his book from 1669, Thomas Tarnovius states that the priest of Suðurstreymoy, in addition to serving the churches of Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, and Kaldbak, also ministered to Nólsoy Church. Likewise, Lucas Debes mentions Nólsoy Church in 1673, as does the Commission Report from 1709–1710.

From these sources, it is clear that there was a church in Nólsoy by the mid-17th century, but there is no information on how old the previous churches were.

Upon entering Nólsoy Church, one quickly notices that it is well cared for. It is beautifully maintained and lovingly looked after by the local community. It truly is a sacred place that the village cherishes and takes great pride in.

Excerpt from an article by Egon Hansen.