Evangelical Lutheran Church in Iceland

Tree 249

Planted by:

Bishop Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir

Biblical Votum :

John 15,5: "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

Tree species:

Malus - Apfel 'Rote Sternrenette' - Apple Tree

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On March 21st, 2014, Bishop Agnes Sigurðardóttir (watering the tree) planted a “Rote Sternrenette” apple tree on behalf of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland during a study trip for church staff and members.

Planting the partner tree :

On May 7th, 2014, Bishop Agnes M. Sigurðardottir (left, with spade) planted an Icelandic birch tree in Skalholt together with many church staff members as partner tree for The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland. Skalholt is where the New Testament first was published in Icelandic in 1540.

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten Andreasbreite

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Wallstraße, Kurfürstenring (formerly Hallesche Straße) and Elbstraße

Tree 249