Olav Skjevesland

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1942 –

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Who is Olav Skjevesland?

Olav Skjevesland is a Norwegian Lutheran bishop. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Agder from 1998 to 2012. He was also the Preses and thus presided over the Bishop's Conference in the Church of Norway from 2006 until 2010.

He was considered theologically conservative and was opposed to letting gay priests serve in the church.

He was editor of Luthersk Kirketidende from 1976 to 1998. Among his books is Tro og tradisjon i ny tid from 2003.

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May 31, 1942

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on July 23, 2013

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