St. Canute's Cathedral
St. Canute's Cathedral (Danish: Odense Domkirke or Sankt Knuds Kirke), also known as Odense Cathedral, is named after the Danish king Canute the Saint (Danish: Knud den Hellige), otherwise Canute IV. It is a fine example of Brick Gothic architecture. The church's most visited section is the crypt where the remains of Canute and his brother Benedict are on display.
| St. Canute's Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Sankt Knuds Kirke | |
St. Canute's Cathedral | |
| 55°23′43.44″N 10°23′20.36″E | |
| Location | Klosterbakken 2 Odense, Southern Denmark |
| Country | Denmark |
| Denomination | Church of Denmark |
| Previous denomination | Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Canute |
| Relics held | body of Canute the Holy |
| Associated people | H. C. Andersen |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | listed building |
| Designated | 01-07-1918 |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 11th century 14th century |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Funen |
| Parish | Saint Canute |
| Clergy | |
| Provost | Regina Ljung |
| Vicar(s) | Peter Ruge Peder P. Thyssen Anne Kathrine Rafn Hauge |
| Laity | |
| Organist(s) | Randi Mortensen Anders Grankvist Schou |
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