Fredens Kirke
Glarmestervej 8

The church is originally build as a chapel for the eastern churchyard. The foundation was made 16 october 1931. The architect Andreas Jensen made it as a model of the old monestry which stood near what now is the postoffice. Gradually became a need for a church in the eastern part of the city.

The chapel was consecrated as a church on 2. december 1945 and got the name Fredens kirke (Church of peace). In 1979 the porch was extended to its present size. The firsst sonday in advent in 1995 the tower was cencencrated. It was desigend by architect Kristian Isager. It has three bells and has space for 47 chimes at the top.
The parish of Fredens was separated from Vor Frue parish in september 1989 and is surrounded by Nyborgvej, Gl. Skaarupvej, Egenappevej, Huusomsmvej and the Svendborg sound.

Fredens kirke has the largest bell on Funen. It weighs 1300 kg and rings together with to other smaller bells whenever there is service in the church. The three bells themselfes gives the listener a feeling af something nobel which addresses the spririt and soul of those who are affected be the soundwaves. It is therefore with great expectation looking forward to the final goal - the 48 chimes. It will not only please the present times but also stand as a musical monument to please future generations.

 

The church has 220 seats. These and the other woodwork are made of american pine 'Oregon Pine'.

The altar which was made during the transition from chapel to church, was done by sculptor Erik Cohrt and the architect of the church. The three sides are covered by verdigris amber plates decorated bronce reliefs with scenes from the bible. The open golden cross makes an altar piece unnecessary.

The organ was installed in 1988. It consists of a mainwork, a crescendo work and pedals. It is a loop organ and is made by organ firm Bruno Christensen & sons, Terkelsbøl and has 18 voices.

The church ship is originally a model of the three poled ship 'Hvide Marie' (White Mary) and was put up in 1946 as a gift from ships builder Johannes Ring Andersen whose father build the original ship in 1886 at Svendborg woodship manufacture.