Marie Ørgaard was ordained as Vicar for the Danish Church in Luxembourg by the Dean of the Danish Seaman’s and overseas Churches, Pia Sundbøll, in the Trinity Church in Luxembourg on Sunday 27 January 2017.
Among the dignitaries witnessing the ordination was Volker Strauss from the Protestant Church of Luxembourg, Leo Wagener, Vicaire general from the Catholic Church, as well as the German vicar, Hans-Martin Heins.
Marie Ørgaard has been a vicar since 2001, the past 7 years for a small community close to Denmark’s second largest city, Aarhus.
Marie has always enjoyed working as a priest, she enjoys the diversity in her job and the interaction with people from all walks of life. She is ready to engage with the Church’s volunteers and look forward to bring the Danish community in Luxembourg together around the church’s activities.
In parallel to her position as vicar she will also be teaching at the European School.
Marie is married to Morten Lindlo and is 42 years old. They have two children. The family’s first impression of Luxembourg has been very positive. “We are sure, we quickly will feel at home here”
Photo (above, L-R): Pia Sundbøll; Marie Ørgaard
