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![]() The parish consists of two congregations, Holla and Helgen (previously also Romnes). Together with Lunde prestegjeld the congregations are managed by the Nome Kirkelig Fellesråd (a joint Parochial Church Council), led by Jakob Knudsen, church administrator of Nome.
The staff consists of parish priest, organist, two vergers / caretakers and a part time secretary.
Take a look at the priest's photoalbum here!
![]() ![]() After Cleeng Person left, people began to emigrate from Holla to America from the beginning of 1840.
![]() Ole Anundsen from `Søgal-Lunde' in Valebø was the first person we know of who emigrated from Holla after the mass emigration started in 1825.
Congregations were established in the places where the Norwegians settled. Holla/Holden has given it's name to 11 congregations in America.
![]() ![]() Within Holla parish there are three churches: Romnes church dating from the early 13th Century, Helgen church built in 1735, and Holla church from 1867.
![]() ![]() See the drawings/sketches of Holla Church, made by architect Holtermann!
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Neighbour parishes:
Pictures from childrens "Christmas journey" Dec. 9. 2002:
"On tour" to England:
The incredible story of The Wang Church:
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