Oct 9, 2018 · Of the many construction projects in development in Reykjavík, the most extraordinary has to be the sanctuary for the Ásatrú religion, the first pagan temple erected in Iceland in a millennium.

Feb 6, 2024 · REYKJAVIK, Iceland (RNS) — Dedicated to the whole pantheon of Norse gods and nature spirits, the temple will serve followers of the second-largest faith in the country. A winter Blót service is...

Feb 11, 2024 · Dedicated to the whole pantheon of Norse gods and nature spirits, it is the first Pagan temple to be built in more than 1,000 years. The temple is not entirely complete, but it’s far enough...

The Ásatrú Society of America offers specialized teachings for how to effectively prepare oneself for preserving frith and attaining drengskapr beginning with the following instructions for basic ritual etiquette. 1. Stand tall and do not slouch when entering the Hof or other sacred spaces.

Feb 2, 2015 · Icelanders will soon be able to publicly worship at a shrine to Thor, Odin and Frigg with construction starting this month on the island's first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking...

These are the two primary methods of worship in Ásatrú, but one could also set up a hof or vé (temple or shrine), participate in seasonal festivals, engage in daily devotions, make art or music, go on nature walks and conduct outdoor activities, ancestor worship, and community gatherings.

We have another friend who has no permanent shrine, but carries a statue of Thor in a small wooden box. One side of the box can be removed to display Thor, and under the God's seat is a small piece of lava taken from Thingvellir.

Hof Ásatrúarfélagsins is a religious building under construction in Reykjavík, Iceland. When finished it will be used by the Heathen organization Ásatrúarfélagið for religious ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions and administrative work. [1][2] It is Iceland's first major hof to the Norse gods since the Viking Age. [3] .

Shrine of the Community of the Gods - We are your children and you give us content. Come to Thor's shrine, light a candle and say it from your heart.

Sep 9, 2018 · Ásatrú is the modern expression of the ancient indigenous religion of the peoples of Northern Europe. It is the worship of the gods of Asgard; Odin, Thor, Freya, and many more. It is also the worship of the spirits of the land, who dwell in springs, stones, trees, and rivers, as well as the honoring of our ancestors, who help make us who we are.