Oulu Cathedral (Finnish: Oulun tuomiokirkko, Swedish: Uleåborgs domkyrka) is an Evangelical Lutheran cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Oulu, located in the center of Oulu, Finland. The church was built in 1777 as a tribute to the king of Sweden Gustav III and named after his wife as Sofia Magdalena's church.

Oulu Cathedral
Oulun tuomiokirkko
Uleåborgs domkyrka
Oulu Cathedral seen from west
Religion
AffiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
DistrictDiocese of Oulu
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
Location
LocationOulu, Finland
Geographic coordinates65°00′53″N 025°28′33″E / 65.01472°N 25.47583°E / 65.01472; 25.47583
Architecture
Architect(s)Originally Daniel Hagman and later altered by Carl Ludvig Engel
TypeCathedral
StyleNeoclassical
Completed1777
Specifications
CapacitySeats 2,400
Dome(s)1
Spire(s)1
Spire height56.5 m (185 ft)
Website
www.oulunseurakunnat.fi

The wooden structures burned in the large fire of the city of Oulu in 1822. The church was built again on top of the old stone walls with famous architect Carl Ludvig Engel as the designer. The restoration works were completed in 1832, but the belfry was not erected until 1845.

The most notable work of art in the cathedral is the portrait of Johannes Messenius, painted in 1611.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "Oulu Cathedral". www.visitfinland.com. Retrieved 23 May 2023.