Elias Blix
1836–1902 (age 66)
Biography
Elias Blix enriched Norwegian hymnody and poetry, translating sacred texts into Nynorsk and crafting songs that resonated in homes and chapels alike.
He carried a deep belief in the power of language to unite communities, and his earthly remains rest at Vår Frelsers gravlund beside countless others who treasure his work.