Kvissel Church

Kvissel Church was built in 1919, when a village had emerged on the site. This was a direct result of the railway from Hjørring to Frederikshavn being built in 1871. 

A significant driving force for building the church was also the circles surrounding the then Kvissel College.

The church was designed by architect Charles Jensen, who found models in medieval church construction. It is built of monk stone set on raw, unhewn boulders. In 1925-26, a granite relief was carved above the church door. It depicts Jacob's struggle with the angel and was created by the artist Gunnar Hansen.

The nave has cross vaults, while the choir has a star vault.

The chandeliers, which are made of brass, were donated in 1941 by former students from Kvissel High School.

The altarpiece was made by Rud Petersen in 1923 and was painted for the church. In the years until the altarpiece was erected, a Danish flag hung above the altar. Below the altarpiece is a wall relief that was added in 1944.
The carvings on the altar counter were made by Thomas Pedersen, who also carved the pew ends. 

The baptismal font is medieval and is believed to originate from Essenbæk Abbey Church.
The basin is smooth with a faint rope twist at the top. It stands on a brick base.

The pulpit was made for Fladstrand Church in 1690, but after the construction of Frederikshavn Church in 1892, Fladstrand Church was only used for funerals. There was therefore no need for a pulpit, which is why it was donated to Kvissel Church.

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