Orthodoxy Made Easy in Plain Language 11/2026

13.11.- 15.11.2026

Registration ends: 30.10.2026 00:00

130,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

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 basic tenets of faith and the customs of Orthodox life. We will use simple Finnish. The course is suitable for everyone who wants to learn more about the Orthodox faith. The course is also suitable for those who want to review and deepen their knowledge. The course price is 130 euros. The price includes accommodation in the Institute Hotel in a double room or a hotel cell room. The price also includes teaching and meals according to the course program. The course receives support from the Orthodox Church of Finland.

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Teacher

Riikonen Juha Riikonen

I am TT Juha Riikonen, a permanent teacher at Valamo College. I teach theological subjects. My main courses are related to the Orthodox way of life, such as “Get to Know Orthodoxy” and “Should I Become Orthodox?”. I also teach retreat courses. My special expertise lies in church history. By profession, I am also a historian. My doctoral research focused on the canonical, or church administrative, dispute between the Finnish Orthodox Archdiocese and the Moscow Patriarchate in 1945–1957. The topic is very timely again, as the political situation in Europe has escalated with the war in Ukraine. My home region Ilomantsi and Karelian identity are an important part of my identity.

+358 50 3247073

juha.riikonen (at) valamo.fi

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