Opening speech in the International Mission Partnership Consultation
Helsinki, 26th August 2024
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.’
Return to the beginning
Fresco in Turku Cathedral. Robert Wilhelm Ekman. Photo by Aarne Ormio.
Archbishop Tapio Luoma’s Christmas Letter 2024
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Speech in the Opening Ceremony at the International Mission Partnership Consultation in Helsinki on 26 August 2024
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