The Shoemaker in the Pulpit in Vörå

Österbotten · Finland · Church

Shielded by a drawn ring, the shoemaker sewed shoes in the church - and the Devil could not blow out his candle.

In Vörå a shoemaker was dared to sew shoes in the church pulpit by night. He went there, drew a ring around himself and one around the candle, and began to work. The Devil came and blew so the church shook but could not put out the candle. Then he fetched the skin of a dead bailiff, but the shoemaker snatched it to himself and would not let go until the Devil promised all his money.

FAQ

Where is The Shoemaker in the Pulpit in Vörå located?

The Shoemaker in the Pulpit in Vörå is in Österbotten, Finland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.