The Kiruna Church is being moved this week along a three-mile route east as part of the town’s relocation. It’s happening because the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine is threatening to swallow the town.

How do you move one of Sweden’s most beloved wooden churches down the road? With a little bit of engineering, a lot of prayer – and some Eurovision contestants for good luck. The Kiruna Church – called Kiruna Kyrka in Swedish – and its belfry were ...