The chapel was built in 2002—2003 at Steinhaugen farm in the hills of Central Norway. It has a traditional Norwegian architecture.

The interior is decorated according to the Orthodox Church tradition. The icons of Christ and Virgin Mary at the iconostasis have been painted in St. Petersburg.

An art exhibition was opened in the barn.

The building process has been led by the owner of the farm monk Jonah (Jon Føyn Johannessen).

The consecration took place on June 27—28, 2003.  Guests from all corners of Norway and from abroad arrived.
In the evening of 27^th June, Vespers was celebrated in the chapel.

On the 28^th of June, Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and Austria arrived to Steinhaugen farm to consecrate the chapel.
At his arrival, the faithful got his blessing.

Priestmonk Clement takes confession.

The bell is ringing at the beginning of the service.
Bishop Hilarion celebrates the Lesser Blessing of waters and consecrates the chapel.
Guests, officials and many local folks are attending the ceremony (and so are newspaper, radio and TV reporters).


After the consecration, speeches are given and presents passed to monk Jonah.


Following the consecration and addresses, Bishop Hilarion leads everyone to the first Divine Liturgy in the chapel.

(Orthodox services are quite long; the Liturgy lasted two hours. I did not take pictures during it, because the chapel was tightly packed with people)

Some more portraits...

At the end of the feast at Steinhaugen farm, everyone gathers for a group picture.