The old Grue Church stood further to the north of the Grue rectory . It was threatened by erosion from the Glomma River , which carried away large amounts of soil near the church every year . On May 17 , 1794 permission was given for the church to be relocated to the municipal subdivision of Vollermoen and for it to be built in stone . However , this permit was never used . The church was first relocated after the Grue Church fire on Pentecost , May 26 , 1822 , in which at least 113 people died . The old church was a cruciform stave church partially constructed with dovetail joints . During the Catholic era , the church was dedicated to John the Baptist
Grue Church fire
Grue Church fire
Grue Church