St Michael's Church, Finström

St Michael's Church
Finström Church
S:t Mikaels kyrka
LocationFinström, Åland
AddressPålsbölevägen 258, 22310 Pålsböle, Åland
CountryFinland
Language(s)Swedish
DenominationLutheranism
Previous denominationRoman Catholic
Websitehttps://www.norraalandsforsamling.ax/
History
DedicationSt Michael
Architecture
Heritage designationProtected by law
StyleGothic
Years builtC. 1445–1460
Specifications
Capacity435 seats
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Borgå
ParishNorthern Åland Parish

St Michael's Church is a late medieval Lutheran stone church in Finström in Åland Islands. The church, dedicated to Saint Michael, represents a significant example of late medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the Åland archipelago. According to research conducted by Markus Hiekkanen, the construction of the nave can be precisely dated to the period between 1445 and 1460, with stylistic parallels evident in contemporary ecclesiastical structures throughout Southwest Finland and Uusimaa region.

Archaeological evidence suggests that a wooden predecessor likely occupied the site, with its 13th-century stone sacristy subsequently incorporated into the present structure. The construction of Finström Church proceeded in phases throughout the 15th century rather than as a single campaign. The interior vaulting, porch, and bell tower are attributed to the latter half of the century, with Hiekkanen specifically dating the tower construction to between 1465 and 1470.