Orthodoxs

Viljo

Before I tell you about Orthodox Parish I'll ask the question again ...

Viljo

Do you know from where did the Orthodox Parish come to Finland?

Viljo

thats right!

Viljo

Pielisjärvi orthodoxs were formerly part of Joensuu and Ilomantsi orthodox churches.

Viljo

After the war, when the numbers of Orthodox believers increased by more than 2,000, Lieksa's Orthodox Church was founded in 1950.

Viljo

It is known that the Archbishop of Novgorod Makari sent a monk holy Ilja to destroy paganism from Carelia.

Viljo

Lieksa's Orthodox Church is today a small but active congregation.

Viljo

How many members do you think there are today in Lieksa's Orthodox church?

Viljo

Yeap right! about 700 is enough for this little city.

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