The tradition of Store Bededag (Great Prayer Day) was introduced in 1686 by bishop Hans Bagger of Zealand. The idea was to consolidate the many prayer days throughout the year into one. On this day, church services would be focused on penance. Penance wasn’t to be taken lightly. On the eve of Store Bededag, church […]
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