Johannes Smemo
The Right Reverend Johannes Smemo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Oslo Primate of the Church of Norway | |
From left Billy Graham and Johannes Smemo (1955) | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Diocese of Agder Diocese of Oslo |
| Appointed | 1946 |
| In office | 1946–1951 (Agder) 1951-1968 (Oslo) |
| Other post(s) | Primate of the Church of Norway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1898 |
| Died | 7 March 1973 (aged 74) Oslo, Norway |
| Buried | Vår Frelsers gravlund, Oslo |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Education | Cand.theol. |
| Alma mater | MF Norwegian School of Theology |
Johannes Smemo (31 July 1898 – 7 March 1973) was a Norwegian theologian, psalmist, and a long-time bishop in the Church of Norway. Theologically, he was a conservative, confessional Lutheran priest who lived during the time of great liberal-conservative debates within the Church of Norway.