Strandarkirkja, Olfuss

History and beauty on the beach. We saw seals lounging on the rocks nearby. Spectacular views n the mini red elf houses are in the church graveyard.

Strandarkirkja is one of Iceland's richest churches. This is because it's considered a miracle church. People come from all over the world to take vows and bring gifts in return for a miracle. The angel slightly northwest of the church is the angel that guided the sailors to shore. These weren't just any sailors. They were Icelanders who had been working for the king in Norway. They had done such a great job that he gave them gifts, including timber to bring to Skálholt. The trip back to Iceland threatened their lives and in a desperate prayer they promised to raise a church wherever God would take them. The angel appeared and took them to the shore below the church. There is a lot of history surrounding this church and the supernatural stories still continue to this day.