Odd Bondevik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Odd Bondevik |
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| Bishop of Møre Primate of the Church of Norway |
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| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Diocese of Møre |
| Appointed | 1991 |
| In Office | 1991–2008 |
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| Born | 20 June 1941 Sauda, Norway |
| Died | 6 September 2014 (aged 73) Drammen, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Education | Cand.theol. (1965) |
| Alma mater | MF Norwegian School of Theology |
Odd Bondevik (born 20 June 1941 – died 6 September 2014) was an important leader in the Church of Norway. He served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Møre for many years. A bishop is a senior leader in the church, overseeing a specific area called a diocese. He also held a top position called Preses for all the bishops in Norway.
Early Life and Education
Odd Bondevik was born in a town called Sauda, Norway, on 20 June 1941. When he was eight years old, his family moved to Oslo. This was because his father, Kjell Bondevik, became a member of the Parliament of Norway. The Parliament is where laws are made for the country. His father was part of the Christian Democratic Party.
Odd Bondevik studied at the MF Norwegian School of Theology. He finished his studies in 1965 with a degree called Cand.theol.. This degree is for people who want to become theologians or work in the church.
A Life of Service
From 1969 to 1978, Odd Bondevik worked as a missionary in Japan. Missionaries are people who travel to different places to share their faith and help communities. After returning from Japan, he worked at the main office of the Norwegian Missionary Society. He first served as a secretary for their mission work.
In 1980, he became the General Secretary of the Norwegian Missionary Society. This was a very important leadership role. He held this position until 1991, when he became a bishop.
Odd Bondevik was made a Bishop on 17 November 1991. He then led the Diocese of Møre until he retired in 2008. From 1998 to 2002, he was also chosen to be the Preses of the Bishop's Conference. This meant he was the main leader for all the bishops in the Church of Norway.
He announced his retirement in August 2007. His last church service as bishop was on 10 February 2008, held at Molde Cathedral.
Family and Later Life
Odd Bondevik came from a family with strong ties to public service. His father, Kjell Bondevik, was a politician and a member of Parliament. Odd Bondevik was also a cousin of Kjell Magne Bondevik, who served as the former Prime Minister of Norway.
In 2012, Odd Bondevik married Wenche Yamamoto. He passed away on 6 September 2014.
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Odd Bondevik, Bishop of Møre
