Christianity

Information on The Sami of Scandinavia & Russia

Sami couple approach the church before a wedding. Kautokeino. Sapmi. North Norway. 1985

Sami leave the church at Kautokeino after a wedding. Sapmi. North Norway. 1985

Sami women congratulate a youth in a traditional hat at his confirmation. Karasjok. Sapmi. N. Norway. 2000

Saami Elder rests on the church steps, waiting for the arrival of the wedding party. Kautokeino. Norway. 1972

Sami Bride and bridegroom with their Wedding group outside the church. Kautokeino. Norway. 1972

Karen Ann Gaup racing her reindeer 'Silver Sputnik' during the Easter festival at Kautokeino. Finnmark, North Norway. (1972)

Inside the Church during a Saami wedding ceremony. The bride & groom stand by the altar. Kautokeino. Norway. 1972

Saami wedding group with bride and groom at the church, Kautokeino. Norway. 1972