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was consecrated in 1986. At the time of construction, the building was criticized as too old-fashioned and as a blend of different architectural styles. The church was originally intended to be less tall, but the leaders of the Church of
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Inside the church you can light a candle for a dead family member for 100 ISK (0,6913 USD).
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