Am I Orthodox? 6/2026

05.06.2026 00:00 - 07.06.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 22.05.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 150€/Student hotel 1 room, incl. accommodation, tuition, meals, 130€/Guesthouse 1 room, incl. accommodation, tuition, meals

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Welcome to join us on a journey to learn about Orthodoxy and build your own spiritual path. The course is aimed at both those considering joining the Orthodox Church and others interested in Orthodoxy. We lower the threshold for coming to church and church membership. During the course, you will learn to understand the doctrine and liturgical life of the Church, and things will be discussed in a concise but informative format. The program does not only include lectures, but the course offers the opportunity for discussions about Orthodoxy and joining the Church. The content of the course supports and complements the catechumen education of the parishes. The teacher is TT Juha Riikonen and the librarian is Virva Suvitie. The course receives support from the Orthodox Church of Finland.

Special price 150 € OH1 and 130 €/VM1 including tuition, accommodation and meals according to the program. No other discounts.

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Riikonen Juha

I am a full-time teacher at Valamo College, TT Juha Riikonen. I teach theological subjects. My courses of responsibility are related to the Orthodox lifestyle, such as “Get to know Orthodoxy” and “Do I feel like an Orthodox?” I also teach retreat courses. My special expertise is related to church history. In my second profession, I am a historian. My doctoral dissertation dealt with the canonical, or church administrative, dispute between the Finnish Orthodox Archbishopric and the Moscow Patriarchate in the years 1945–1957. The topic is very topical again, as the political situation in Europe has become tense due to the war in Ukraine. My hometown of Ilomantsi and Karelianism are an important part of my identity.

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