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The 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025 is commemorated ecumenically in Finland
News 2024
“We want to approach this week with an open mind, ‘ear first’” – Mission Partnership Consultation Begin in Helsinki
General Synod: More rights for young influencer groups, concerns over funding cuts
International Mission Partnership Consultation 26-30 August, 2024 in Helsinki, Finland
General Synod referred proposal on amending the concept of marriage in the Church Order to committee debate
Church Mission Partnership Consultation Brought International Encounters, Learning, and Strategic Discussions to Helsinki
General Synod elections: 60 new representatives and reformist majority
News 2023
Mari Parkkinen elected bishop of Mikkeli
General Synod: Baptised adults can be granted additional godparents
Church bells to ring in support of Ukraine at noon on 24 February 2023
The Church Pension Fund appoints Anna-Stina Wiklund as head of sustainable investment and Juhana Hannuksela as portfolio manager
New prayers for christenings, weddings and funerals
News 2022
The 2022 parish elections: Voter turnout was 12.7%
The General Synod accepted ELY as the Church’s new mission agency
Parish elections will be held on 20 November 2022
General Synod donates a half a million to Ukrainians
Archbishop Tapio Luoma: Continued relations require the Russian Orthodox Church not to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Bishops appeal for peace and aid to Ukraine
News 2025
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