Torsnes in Østfold. The priests Børre Knudsen and Ludvig Nessa arouse media attention …, 1988...

Torsnes in Østfold. The priests Børre Knudsen and Ludvig Nessa arouse media attention with their actions against abortion 1987 and 1988. Ludvig Nessa is suspended because The actions, and are later dismissed after judgment in June 1988. Børre Knudsen has also previously been dismissed, but has been granted an exemption of bishop and bishopric to carry the robe and collar. Picture: Supporters and opponents of Ludvig Nessa in fierce discussion outside Torsnes church in Østfold May 23 (1st Pentecost). Nessa left the service with half of the church sound. Here Ludvig Nessa in prayer at the baptismal font during the service. Nessa and his followers left the church in the middle of the service of the 80 -year -old temporary priest Karl Johan Buhaug (in the background). Photo: Bjørn Sigurdsøn