The Bjørners were pioneers of the Pentecostal movement in Denmark and contributed to the spread of the Apostolic Church in Europe. Anna’s fame as a former actress drew international attention to the early Pentecostal movement.

Anna Larssen Bjørner (1875–1955; née: Halberg) was born into a cosmopolitan family in Copenhagen with strong connections to the theatre. Anna made her theatrical debut at the age of seven and was soon recognized as a consummate talent. Her father died in 1888 and her mother subsequently sought comfort in th…