Norwegian Bishop Resists Hitler - Presenter: John Matthews
Tue, Jan 06
|Mindekirken
Pastor John Matthews will speak about the Norwegian Lutheran Bishop, Eivind Berggrav. Known for his unyielding resistance to the Nazi occupiers, Berggrav was placed under house arrest for most of the war, having spent a brief time in the Bredtvet Concentration Camp in 1942.
Time & Location
Jan 06, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
About the event
Pastor John Matthews will speak about the Norwegian Lutheran Bishop, Eivind Berggrav. Known for his unyielding resistance to the Nazi occupiers, Berggrav was placed under house arrest for most of the war, having spent a brief time in the Bredtvet Concentration Camp in 1942. A most interesting man and story. The Norwegian Resistance is a proud chapter during this turbulent time of European history.
Presented by Tuesday Open House
10:30 a.m. Doors open
11-11:30 a.m. Lunch is available
11:45 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
12-1:00 p.m. Program presentation
$15 donation per person upon entry includes lunch and program