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The church in Røros, dating from 1784, is known for its large bell tower, which is a well-known symbol of Røros. The exterior of the church is whitewashed with grey details. The construction of the church in Røros was a prestigious project, and it became one of the most beautiful churches in Norway at that time. The altarpiece with a picture of the Last Supper was painted by the drawing teacher Johan Jørgen Lyng in 1782.

The church in Rørstad is a cruciform structure with an onion-shaped spire, completed in 1761. The church and Rørstad gradually lost importance as the population grew in other parts of the parish where new churches were built. It lost its status as a parish church in 1880.

Røssvoll Church, formerly Røssvoll Chapel, is an octagonal church from 1953. The wooden sculpture on the pulpit and around the altarpiece, as well as the baptismal font carved in soapstone, were made by Iver Hølmo (1910-1954).

The church in Røst is a long wooden church built in 1899 and restored in 1971. The present church replaced an old stone church which had become too small. This church was a stone church which was consecrated on 5 May 1839. It replaced an even older church that collapsed in a hurricane in January 1835. The tower of this church is still in the cemetery of Røst.

Røsvik church is a wooden built in 1883. The building was built with a long plan according to the design of architect Knut Guttormsen.

The Røvik church was built in 1905 according to the plans of the architect Gabriel Smith. The church replaced the church in Bolsøy as a parish church and acquired most of its furniture when the latter was destroyed in 1907.

Røyken church is a medieval long stone church built of local red granite. The nave is rectangular, but relatively short, and the choir is exceptionally long. The sacristy on the north side of the choir was built in the 1930s and is decorated by Finn Krafft. The soapstone baptismal font dates from the 13th century and the two consecration crosses on the north and south walls of the choir are also from the Middle Ages.

Røyrvik church from 1901 is a typical long church with a tower on the west side and a choir on the east side, built according to the drawings of architect O. J. Alstad. The church has relatively simple forms, and it has undergone many changes both outside and inside, especially around 1965, when a new roof was put on and the upper part of the tower was renovated. At the same time, the walls were panelled on the inside and the architect Arne Aursand gave the church hall a new colour.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, a Gothic Cross church was built. The building was demolished around 1570 because of the wars of religion. The church was rebuilt in the 17th century. A porch was added to the west tower in 1717 and the interior was renovated between 1890 and 1895. The exterior of the church underwent restorations between 1902 and 1903.

The church in Sääksmäki was originally a medieval stone church probably built around 1495-1500. The church was renovated in the years 1920-1925. However, the renovated church burned down in 1929 and was consecrated again in 1933. Some of the objects saved from the fire are R.W. An altarpiece painted by Ekman. The partly wooden bell tower next to the church was also destroyed in the fire, as well as the bronze bells of the church. The present decorative paintings were made by the artist Kalle Carlstedt. The church was last restored in 1998-1999.