Orthodoxy Made Easy in Plain Language 11/2026

What does it mean to be Orthodox? On this course, you will learn what the Orthodox Church and Orthodox faith mean. Together, we will go through the fundamentals of faith and the ways of Orthodox life. We use simple Finnish language. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about the Orthodox faith. The course is also suitable for those who wish to review and deepen their knowledge. The course price is 130 euros. The price includes accommodation in a double room in the college hotel or a single room in the hotel. The price also includes teaching and meals according to the course program. The course receives support from the Orthodox Church of Finland. The language of instruction is Finnish.

Friday 13.11.

2:00 PM Arrival and lunch at Restaurant Trapesa. Note that food is served only until 3 PM!

4:30 PM Course opening. We get to know each other. We visit Valamo's main church.

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Three Canons.

7:30 PM Evening snack.

8:00 PM Orthodoxy in Finland.

Saturday 14.11.

6:00 AM Midnight and Morning Service. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

7:30 AM- Breakfast

9:00 AM What does it mean to be a member of the Church? The holy sacraments of the Church, and participation in them.

12:00 PM Moleben, or prayer service.

12:30 PM Lunch

1:00 PM Saints and holiness. Private and common prayer life. What is it?

3:00 PM Break.

3:30 PM What do you want to know about Orthodoxy? We will discuss together. 

6:00 PM Vigil.

7:30 PM Evening snack.

Sunday 15.11.

(7:30 AM Breakfast)

9:00 AM Third Hour, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Panagia.

11:30 AM Lunch and concluding discussion at Trapesa.

Rooms must be vacated by 12:00 PM.