The Speech to the Participants in the 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
Astana, Kazakhstan 18.9.2025
Archbishop of Turku and Finland
Archbishop Tapio Luoma
‘I have reflected much on what it means to hold the office of Archbishop. Where will my term of office take me and where will our Church’s journey take it? Amidst my anxiety it has been especially good to hear voices that have encouraged me to be myself. In that encouragement I have heard the message of Jesus: do not forfeit your soul. I am most grateful for this encouragement and reminder.’
The Speech to the Participants in the 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
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Do I see Jesus in what to me seems poor and insignificant?
Speech in the Opening Ceremony at the International Mission Partnership Consultation in Helsinki on 26 August 2024