Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland is the Lutheran national church of Finland (The Finnish Orthodox Church is also recognized as a national church). With a membership rate of 83,6 percent (31 December, 2004) it is the largest denomination in Finland, though it has lost some membership as society has secularized.

Related Topics:
Lutheran - Finland - Finnish Orthodox Church - 31 December - 2004

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The head of the church is the Archbishop of Turku, currently Jukka Paarma.

Related Topics:
Archbishop of Turku - Jukka Paarma

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