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Diocese Of Skálholt
The Diocese of Skálholt ( ) is a suffragan diocese of the Church of Iceland. It was the estate of the first bishop in Iceland, Isleifr Gizurarson, who became bishop in 1056. (Christianity had been formally adopted in 1000). His son, Gizurr, donated it to become the official see. The Diocese was amalgamated in 1801 and now forms part of the Diocese of Iceland under the leadership of the Bishop of Iceland. In 1909, the diocese was restored as a suffragan see, with the Bishop of Skálholt being a suffragan bishop to the Bishop of Iceland. Roman Catholic * 1056–1080: Ísleifur Gissurarson * 1082–1118: Gissur Ísleifsson * 1118–1133: Þorlákur Runólfsson * 1134–1148: Magnús Einarsson * 1152–1176: Klængur Þorsteinsson * 1178–1193: St. Þorlákur helgi Þórhallsson * 1195–1211: Páll Jónsson * 1216–1237: Magnús Gissurarson * 1238–1268: Sigvarður Þéttmarsson (Norwegian) * 1269–1298: Árni Þorláksson * 1304–1320: Árni Helgason * 1321–1321: Grímur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skálholt Cathedral
Skálholt Cathedral (Icelandic language, Icelandic: ''Skálholtsdómkirkja'') is a Church of Iceland cathedral church. The church is the official church of the Bishop of Skálholt, currently Kristján Björnsson. History Even though the cathedral contains the seat of the bishop, Skálholt is no longer a diocese in its own right. The Diocese of Skálholt was dissolved in 1801, but re-established as a suffragan diocese in 1909. Thus the bishop is known as a suffragan bishop who assists the Bishop of Iceland. The Bishop of Skálholt is nevertheless responsible for cathedral affairs. The cornerstone of the present cathedral was laid in 1956 by Bishop Sigurbjörn Einarsson. It was built between 1956 and 1963 to commemorate the 900 years since the diocese was founded in 1056. The cathedral was consecrated in 1963. It was built on the site of all 9 previous churches that had stood on the exact site throughout the 1000 years since the establishment of the diocese. Excavations carried out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Páll Jónsson
Páll Jónsson (, ; 1155 – November 29, 1211) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the seventh bishop of Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the regi ... from 1195 to 1211. He served in the diocese of Skálholt. His life is recorded in '' Páls saga biskups''. Páll was a descendant of the Oddaverjar family clan. He is known as a patron of the celebrated artist Margret ''hin haga'' (Margaret the Dextrous). References See also * List of Skálholt bishops 12th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland Icelandic Roman Catholic bishops 13th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland 1155 births 1211 deaths Married Roman Catholic bishops 12th-century Icelandic people 13th-century Icelandic people {{Iceland-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikael (bishop)
Mikael is a masculine given name, a variant of the Hebrew name Michael (מִיכָאֵל), which means "Who is like God". It is used predominantly throughout Scandinavia and Finland. Mikaela is the feminine form of the name. In France, the name is written Mikaël, a tréma on the letter e, and is of Breton origin. Notable people with the name Mikael or Mikaël include: Entertainment * Mikael Birkkjær (born 1958), Danish actor * Mikael Håfström (born 1960), Swedish director and screenwriter * Mikael Nyqvist (1960–2017), Swedish actor * Mikael Persbrandt (born 1963), Swedish actor * Mikael Salomon (born 1945), Danish cinematographer, director and producer Music * Mikael Åkerfeldt (born 1974), Swedish musician * Mikael Gabriel (born 1990), Finnish rapper * Mikael Jorgensen (born 1972), American musician * Mikael Stanne (born 1974), Swedish musician Politics * Mikael Cederbratt (1955–2020), Swedish politician of the Moderate Party * Mikael Eskilandersson (born 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jón Sigurðsson (bishop)
Jón Sigurðsson (17 June 1811 – 7 December 1879) was the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement. Biography Born at Hrafnseyri, in Arnarfjörður in the Westfjords area of Iceland, he was the son of Þórdís Jónsdóttir and pastor Sigurður Jónsson. In 1833, he moved to Denmark to study grammar and history at the University of Copenhagen. While in Denmark, Jón developed syphilis and was bedridden for an extended period. According to historian , Jón showed little interest in politics prior to his bout of syphilis. After completing his education, Jón began to work at the Arnamagnæan Institute, which was then the home of the manuscripts of the Icelandic sagas. He became an expert on the sagas and on Icelandic history. He never graduated from university, as Icelandic politics grew to consume all his time. Before Jón moved to Denmark he proposed to his cousin, , and she and her father, Jón's uncle, accepted the proposal. However Jón and Ingibjör ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jón Indriðason
Jón is an Old Norse common name still widely used in Iceland and the Faroes. According to Icelandic custom, people named Jón are generally referred to by first and middle names and those without a middle name are referred to with both first name and patronym disambiguation is required. ''Jón'' is derived from the name Johannes (English John) with the original meaning being ''God (Yahweh) is gracious''. The name is one of the most frequently given names in Iceland. In 2002, it was ranked first before Sigurður and Guðmundur. People with the name ''Jón'' Kings * Jón I of Sweden Others * Jón Hnefill Aðalsteinsson (1927–2010), Icelandic scholar and folklorist * Jón Jónsson Aðils (1869–1920), Icelandic historian * Jón Arason (c. 1484–1550), Icelandic bishop * Jón Árnason, multiple people * Jón Baldursson (1954–2023), Icelandic bridge player * Jón Atli Benediktsson (born 1960), Icelandic academic * Jón Þór Birgisson (born 1975), Icelandic m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jón Halldórsson
Jón Halldórsson, OP (; – 2 February 1339) was a Norwegian Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Iceland from 1322 to 1339. He previously served in the Diocese of Skálholt and was a member of the Dominican Order The Order of Preachers (, abbreviated OP), commonly known as the Dominican Order, is a Catholic Church, Catholic mendicant order of pontifical right that was founded in France by a Castilians, Castilian priest named Saint Dominic, Dominic de Gu .... Halldórsson grew up in Norway and has been assumed to have been of Norwegian birth, though since his mother's name, Freygerðr, is unknown outside Iceland, he may in fact have been (half) Icelandic. He studied both theology in Paris and canon law in Bologna, and his learning is seen as remarkable in contemporary Icelandic sources; '' Laurentius saga'' has him as one of Iceland's two best Latinists at his time, as fluent in Latin as in his mother-tongue. He was elected bishop following Grímr Skútuson and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grímur Skútuson
Grímur Skútuson (died 1321) was a Norwegian Roman Catholic clergyman, and monk, he was consecrated as bishop of Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the regi ... in 1321, however he died before arriving in Iceland. He was scheduled to serve in the diocese of Skálholt. See also * List of Skálholt bishops References External links Grímur Skútuson Grímur Skútuson Grímur Skútuson 1321 deaths Grímur Skútuson {{Iceland-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Helgason
Árni Helgason (c. 1260 – 21 January 1320; Modern Icelandic: ) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the eleventh bishop A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of di ... of the Icelandic diocese of Skálholt in 1304. He served until his death in 1320. See also * List of Skálholt bishops References 14th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland Icelandic Roman Catholic bishops 1260 births 1320 deaths 14th-century Icelandic people {{Iceland-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |