Approximately 08:15: Wreath laying at Jonas Rein’s memorial plaque at Nykirken by Nordnæs Bataillon.
17 May 2027 — Approximately 08:15: Wreath laying at Jonas Rein’s memorial plaque at Nykirken by Nordnæs Bataillon.
Time and place
- Time: Approximately 08:15
- Location: Nykirken and Nykirkegården, Nordnes
- Wreath laying by: Nordnæs Bataillon
Priest, poet and Eidsvoll delegate
Jonas Rein (1760–1821) was a priest and poet who represented Bergen at the Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814. He belonged to the independence party and argued for Norwegian independence.
He served as a priest at Nykirken from 1808. His memory connects constitutional history with the district’s church history.
A Nordnes tradition
The memorial plaque honours Rein’s contribution to the Constitution. Nordnæs Bataillon continues the tradition through wreath laying, reminding us that Constitution Day celebrates democracy and the people who helped shape it.
Find the ceremony
The marker shows Nykirken and its surroundings, rather than the plaque’s precise position. See the ceremonies on the interactive map.