Haga Church facts for kids
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Hagakyrkan
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The Haga Church
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| Location | Gothenburg |
| Country | Sweden |
| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
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| Consecrated | 27 November 1859 |
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| Parish | Gothenburg Haga |
| Diocese | Gothenburg |
The Haga Church (also known as Hagakyrkan in Swedish) is a beautiful church building located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is part of the Church of Sweden and belongs to the Gothenburg Haga Parish. This historic church first opened its doors on Advent Sunday, November 27, 1859.
Building the Church
Work on the Haga Church started in 1856. A famous architect named Adolf W. Edelsvärd designed the entire church. He also designed the pulpit, which is a raised platform where the speaker stands.
The Amazing Organs
Haga Church is known for its impressive organs. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
First Organ
The very first organ was put in the church in 1861. It was built by a Danish company called Marcussen & Søn. Over the years, this organ was updated several times.
- In 1911, it was changed to use "pneumatic action." This means air pressure helped the keys work.
- From 1945 to 1951, it was updated again to use "electric action." This made it easier to play.
- Between 2002 and 2004, the organ was carefully restored. Workers tried to make it sound and work almost exactly like it did when it was first built.
Church Musicians
The first person to play the organ at Haga Church was Per Johan Ållander. He started in 1861. A few years later, in 1863, Carl H Olsson became the first cantor. A cantor is a person who leads singing in a church.
Second Organ
Haga Church has another special organ. This one is a meantone organ. It was built by John Brombaugh and installed in the north balcony of the church. This happened between 1991 and 1992. A meantone organ has a unique tuning system that gives it a very distinct sound.
