Ann-Helén Laestadius, journalist and author of books such as "Stöld", "Straff" and "Skam", has like thousands of others followed the church's journey through Kiruna on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I understand that it must be done, but it is still so that I think it is very important for people to be aware of what a sacrifice this is for the people of Kiruna, for Kiruna.
Our houses are being demolished, our neighborhoods are disappearing. The big landmarks are gone and it is a great sacrifice that we are making for Sweden's welfare, she continues.
Glad for the church
Her feelings are mixed.
I am above all glad that the church was not demolished, but they could never have done that. So I am glad that it was moved, then it is a completely different thing to put up with what is happening around the moves and demolitions that are going on.
The new location for the church thinks she can still be good.
I am glad that it came a little higher up so that it has some view. I hope it will be good.
Ulla Venttinen has traveled from Malmö to see the church being moved.
It's my childhood church, so it's a bit emotional, she says in front of the barrier to the church.
That the move could still be done, she thinks is impressive.
It's necessary to do it. It's sad to see everything that's being demolished, of course, but it's good that they're preserving not just the church, they've preserved many other buildings too. I think that's great.
Protest from music association
Further down the hill, young people from the Tusen toner music association in Kiruna are standing and protesting, with placards such as "Let our house stand" and "Save the culture". Vice chairman, Anton Eliasson, 20, says that the future for the association's premises in the old center is uncertain with the city move.
The house was marked as culturally and historically valuable and the message was first that it would be moved, but still the association does not know if it will happen, he says.
We are still in the same uncertain situation, where we have not really gotten an answer to whether we will be allowed to stay or not. It has been bounced back and forth.
The association has existed for 40 years and has been like a second home during upbringing, says Anton Eliasson.
It's an incredible asset to those who want to engage in music.
The city move is necessary, he says, but he does not want to get a city that you will not recognize in the future.
That's why I think it's very important to still preserve a large part of the city's memories.
