Odd Bondevik
Norwegian bishop and theologian

Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
September 6th, 2014
10 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Norway
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Served as the Bishop of the Church of Norway and contributed significantly to theological discourse in Norway. Worked to promote ecumenical dialogue and understanding among different Christian denominations. Engaged in various social issues, focusing on justice and peace within the community. Participated in numerous national and international conferences addressing ethics and spirituality.
Served as Bishop of the Diocese of Møre
Participated in ecumenical theological dialogues
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