Should I Become Orthodox? 3/2027

Should I Become Orthodox? 3/2027


Event date 12.3.- 14.3.2027
Event location
Registration ends: 26.2.2027 00:00
Event prices. 160,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 140,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 140,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 120,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 250,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals, 200,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

Welcome to a journey of discovering Orthodoxy and building your own spiritual path. This course is designed for those considering joining the Orthodox Church, as well as anyone else interested in Orthodoxy. We lower the threshold to enter the Church and become a member. During the course, you will learn to understand the Church's doctrine and liturgical life, with matters covered in a concise yet informative manner. The program includes not only lectures, but the course also offers the opportunity for discussions about Orthodoxy and joining the Church. The course content supports and complements the catechetical instruction of parishes. Instructors: D.Th. Juha Riikonen and librarian Virva Suvitie. The course receives support from the Orthodox Church of Finland. Special price, no other discounts. The language of instruction is Finnish.

Teacher

Riikonen Juha

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.

Teacher

Virva Suvitie