Our church is dedicated to St Olaf, who was King of Norway from 1015-1028 and died at the Battle of Stiklestad on 29th July, 1030. During Lent last year (2020), the Orthodox Church in Norway made a four day procession with the relics of St Olaf. The first three days of the procession took placeContinue reading “Procession with relics of St Olaf”
Category Archives: Pilgrimage
St Magnus Way Pilgrimage
Last week Bishop Anne Dyer led a pilgrimage along the St Magnus Way A core group of seven pilgrims were joined by others on some days. The morning started with devotions at the starting point of the walk for that day. As well as lots of conversation while walking there was also plenty of timeContinue reading “St Magnus Way Pilgrimage”
Walk of Witness 2021
For many years, the Kirkwall Council of Churches has organised a Walk of Witness on Good Friday. Beginning at our own church – St Olaf’s – we carry a cross and walk a route that takes us to each of the member churches in the town. There’s a short service or time for reflection inContinue reading “Walk of Witness 2021”
St Magnus Way
St Olaf’s members Pirjo and Stuart Little are trustees of the St Magnus Way and Stuart is currently its Chairperson. The St Magnus Way is a 58 mile long pilgrimage walk opened in 2017 as part of the celebrations of the 900 years since the martyrdom of St Magnus, Orkney’s patron saint. The walk startsContinue reading “St Magnus Way”
St Olaf's Scottish Episcopal Church 