Rt. Rev. Sigurd Lunde | |
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| Bishop | |
 Sigurd Lunde in 1967 | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Diocese of Stavanger |
| Appointed | 1977 |
| In office | 1977–1986 |
| Predecessor | Olav Hagesæther |
| Successor | Bjørn Bue |
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| Consecration | 1977 |
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| Born | (1916-04-27)27 April 1916 |
| Died | 21 January 2006(2006-01-21) (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Occupation | Priest |
Sigurd Lunde (27 April 1916–21 January 2006) was aNorwegian theologian, teacher, author, broadcaster, andBishop of theDiocese of Stavanger. Lunde also wrote music and lyrics to hymns and psalms.[1] He was the father of news anchorEinar Lunde.
Sigurd Lunde was born on 27 April 1916. After going to school and beingordained as apriest in theChurch of Norway, he also studiedjournalism in theUnited States. In 1942, he was hired by theNorwegian Missionary Society. He editedNorsk misjonstidende journal starting in 1946. From 1952 until 1966, Lunde worked for theNorwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) as part of their religious broadcasts. He started the radio programSalmer og sanger vi er glad (Hymns and songs that we love). During his time with the NRK, he was also a teacher in theUniversity of Oslo's practical-theological seminary from 1957 to 1967.
In 1966 he left the radio business and he was appointed as acurate atUllern Church. He was promoted tovicar in the same parish in 1971. He was the bishop of theDiocese of Stavanger from 1977 to his retirement in 1986. He died on 21 January 2006 after a long illness.[1]
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| Preceded by | Bishop ofStavanger 1976–1986 | Succeeded by |
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