Icelandic church and reform proposals spark parliamentary debate
The text outlines proposals to reduce bishoprics and reorganize several rural and county church districts in Iceland. It argues to keep a single head of church affairs, examines potential mergers like Borgarfjardarsysla Gullbringu og Kjósarsysla, and discusses the impact on clergy, healthcare officials, and public administration. It emphasizes cost savings, avoiding rapid structural changes, and ensuring leadership by one capable appointee.
Jolakvedjan letter and Evangelium dispute described
A letter from Iceland discusses a Danish gift parcel to Icelandic children called Jolagjef and an accusation against A G for altering postal cargo. The writer notes confusion over who owns the letter and questions the ethics of sending the Jolagjef and the handling of associated fees and deliveries. The text reveals tensions between clergy and recipients over delivery and responsibility.
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Sparnadartillogur
Per
Landle
Knisembattid
Fekka
syslumOnnum
Skal T. d
Sameina Borgarfjardarsyslu
Gullbringa- Og
Kjésarsyslu
Myrasyslu
Snefellsnes- Og
Hnappadals
Dalasyslu Strandasyslu
Skagafjardar Og
Hunavatns
Arness- Rang
Breytingum
Pvi
Loks Skal Athugud Tillaga Jons Porlakssonar Um Suniarbing
Astvaldur
Drengurinn’ Og Jolakvedjan
penna pessa_ samkristna og
Samnleikselska Manns
Ekki Skylt
Tir
Hr. A.G. Heldur Dfram Bedii
Austanfara
Pessari Vanrekslu
Hr. A. G. Segir
Bérn
Taki
Henni Alstadar
Tveim
Hr. A. G
Peirri
Komstad
Telur
Fékki
Élak
Endursenda
Ensamnleika
Odrum
Borga Flutningsgjald Og Breytir Pvi
Einfaldri Postsendingu
Eftirkréfu
Héraf md Oss Pvi
Renna Grun i Hversvegna
A. G. Brynir Fyrir Ménnum Bodordid
Olakvedjurnar
Skulum
Geeta
Jollagjafir
Eda Skyldi
Vera Venja Hr. A. G. A
léta konu_ sina og
Bérn Kaupa
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