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Wild Bull and Nidarosdomen Cathedral in Trondheim

Trondheim.com

Preface

I have not seen my good friend, Arne Kaare (Wild Bull) Novik, since 1985 when he moved away from the forests of British Columbia, to his parents homeland and the forests of Norway (Norge).

Arne is a unique fellow with a combination of intellect and satirical humour. He also makes the claim of Christian.

One friend also claims that Wild Bull is 'nuts'. Intellectual and funny, but nuts.

In a Facebook discussion group today, Wild Bull presented photos and information on the striking Nidarosdomen Cathedral in Trondheim.

I graduated from secondary school in 1986 and my parents strongly suggested that I take a trip to Norway and visit Wild Bull. I could save money if he would host me.

But, Arne wrote me back and explained (paraphrased) that his mother thought I was a religious fanatic and therefore would not enjoy my stay.

I should have just gone to the United Kingdom and stayed with my cousins in Scotland. They are not religious and hosted me in 1976 (with family as I was a child), 1995, 1997.

Arne now living alone as an adult male, has invited me over several times since, and I truly hope to visit him there one day.

If the price is right...

Cited from

Trondheim.com

King Olav Haraldsson was buried by Nidelven, the river Nid, after he was killed in the battle of Stiklestad in 1030. 

Tradition has it that the high Altar of the Cathedral now stands on the exact spot of this burial site. One year and five days after he died the King was declared a saint, and pilgrims began to flock to Nidaros and the King's grave. 

The national sanctuary of Norway, built over the grave of St. Olav. Work began in 1070, but the oldest parts still in existence date from the middle of the twelfth century. These are in the Romanesque style, while most of the cathedral is Gothic in style. The building was completed in about 1300, but after being damaged several times by fire, it lay largely in ruins at the time of the Reformation in 1537. 

In 1869 extensive restorations were begun, and a century later it was again restored to its original grandeur. The stained glass dates from the early 20th century. The sculptures on the west front are by leading Norwegian artists, and the most recent was erected in 1983. Below the nave is the crypt with headstones from the middle ages. 

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Facts about the Nidarosdomen Cathedral 

The Nidaros Cathedral is most important Gothic monument in Norway

The cathedral is situated in the middle of Trondheim city centre and can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Construction started in 1070. 

The northernmost medieval cathedral in the world.