The Orthodox Church of Finland celebrated a significant moment with the enthronement of Archbishop Elia of Helsinki and All Finland. In a social media post, the Church announced, “Our church has entered the era of Archbishop Elia.”
A group photo captured the current leadership of the Church at the Uspenski Cathedral after the enthronement ceremony. Archbishop Elia, Metropolitan Arseni of Kuopio and Karelia, and Bishop Sergei of Hamina were present. Bishop Sergei will take on the role of acting Metropolitan of Oulu from January 1st.
Another photo highlighted the participation of all bishops in the enthronement, showcasing unity and collaboration across Orthodox jurisdictions. The photo included:
- Archbishop Agapit of Vyshhorod (Orthodox Church of Ukraine)
- Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia
- Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria
- Archbishop Elia of Helsinki and All Finland
- Metropolitan Arseni of Kuopio and Karelia
- Archbishop Daniel of Pamphilon (Orthodox Church of Ukraine, USA, Ecumenical Patriarchate)
- Bishop Aleksander of Pärnu (Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church)
- Bishop Sergei of Hamina
The photos taken by Jyri Pitkänen capture this momentous occasion, marking a new chapter for the Orthodox Church of Finland under the leadership of Archbishop Elia.
