This is a tree hugger's dream. An altar made almost entirely of amber. Not only is it warm, light, and beautiful in an otherwise dark church, but it comes from trees. How wonderful is that?
St. Bridget's church in Gdansk was so named when the remains of St. Bridget of Sweden were stuck in transit in Gdansk in 1394 and housed in a small chapel where the church now stands. During the long transit time, a number of miracles came to pass for those who touched St. Bridget's casket and a church was then built to host St. Bridget's order.
Like most other buildings in Gdansk, St. Bridget's church was almost entirely destroyed during World War II. It was rebuilt in 1973 based on original designs and drawings.
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