Kari Mäkinen (clergyman)
Kari Mäkinen (born January 5, 1955 in Pori ) is a Finnish clergyman. He was Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Turku until 2018 .
Life
Mäkinen studied Protestant theology in Finland after finishing school . After completing his studies, he worked as a vicar in the Ulvila parish . Mäkinen has been Bishop of Turku since 2006 . The office of bishops exists alongside the office of archbishop as a second established spiritual office in the Archdiocese of Turku.
In June 2010, Mäkinen was elected archbishop. He is thus head of the entire Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland . He retired on June 1, 2018. Mäkinen is married to Eija Mäkinen. The couple have four children.
Web links
- Official website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland: Kari Mäkinen the new Archbishop of Turku and Finland (PDF document; 61 kB) (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Tapio Luoma elected new Archbishop , accessed March 2, 2018
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jukka Paarma |
Archbishop of Turku 2010–2018 |
Tapio Luoma |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mäkinen, Kari |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish clergyman, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Turku |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th January 1955 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pori |