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Øn church is a long church from 1958, the fourth known in the former parish of Øn, and it replaced a wooden church from 1880 which burnt down after a lightning strike on 4 November 1940. The first time a church in Øn is mentioned in written sources is in 1327.

The church in Øre was consecrated in 1865 and restored for its centenary in 1965. It is probably the third church on this ancient site. The oldest church was built here as early as the 14th century. The altarpiece is from 1906, painted by Marie Hauge.

The Ørje church is a church from 1931, enlarged in 1980-81. The parish hall was also renovated in 1996. There are folding doors between the parish hall and the neighbouring hall, so that it is possible to increase the capacity if needed.

Ørland Church is a long medieval stone church, built before 1342, and rebuilt twice after lightning strikes in 1766 and 1884. The church has a relatively short and wide nave with a lower and narrower choir, a small porch to the west, an extension of the staircase on the long side of the nave to the north and a sacristy on the north side of the choir. The stained glass window in the choir's round east window was also designed by Gabriel Kielland, who is known for his work with the stained glass windows in Nidaros Cathedral.

Ørskog church is a wooden church from 1873. The former church building in the town, an octagonal timber church, was sold and moved to Leikong on Gurskøya.

The Ørsta church was built in 1864 and designed by the architects Schirmer and von Hanno. The church is recognisable by its bell tower with a curved baroque roof. The interior has a characteristic roof construction and ornaments inspired by the Urnes stave church.

Østby church is a long church with a roof over the west gable, built in 1940 according to a drawing from the Norwegian Building Inspectorate. The interior of the church was refurbished in 1970 and in 1978.

Østenstad church is a brick ‘working church’ from 1980. The church was designed by architect Harald Hille, who died in 2020.

Østerås church is a brick church that has been in operation since 1974. An architectural competition was held as part of the church project. The majority supported the project "Jubilate Deo" prepared by architects Ashish Krishna and Viggo Kippernes.

The Østerlars church, built around 1160, is the largest of Bornholm's round defensive churches. The Romanesque church is characteristic of the genre, with its three floors (church floor, shelter floor, defence floor), conical roof, separate bell tower and interior frescoes. In 1955, the building was restored.