The Cathedral of Turku is a Evangelical Lutherancathedral in Turku, Finland. The cathedral is located in the centre of the city, by the river Aura. It is the most important church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, and one of the most notable historical buildings in Finland. Download high resolution version (1200x974, 222 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1200x974, 222 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Lutheran or Anglican churches), which serves as the central church of a bishopric. ... Province Western Finland Region Finland Proper District Turku City manager Armas Lahoniitty Official languages Finnish, Swedish Area - total - land ranked 311th 245. ... The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland is the Lutheran national church of Finland (The Finnish Orthodox Church is also recognized as a national church). ...
The church was originally built out of wood in the late 13th century, and was dedicated as the main cathedral of Finland in 1300. It was considerably expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly using stone as the construction material. The church was badly damaged during the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, and was rebuilt to a great extent afterwards. (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Dedication (Lat. ... Events Beginning of the Renaissance. ... (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
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Turku Cathedral at the Turku and Kaarina Parish Union
The Cathedral of Turku was consecrated in 1300, and together with Turku Castle and the Dominican monastery (founded in 1229), the city became the most important location in medieval Finland.
Turku is the central economic hub of southwestern Finland, and the capital of the Turku economic district.
Turku is also the official Christmas city of Finland, and 'Christmas Peace' in Finland is declared on every 24 December at the Cathedral of Turku.
The Cathedral of Turku The Cathedral of Turku is a Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Turku, Finland.
The Cathedral of Turku was consecrated in 1300, and together with Turku Castle and the Dominican monastery (founded in 1229), the city became considered the most important location in medieval Finland.
Turku has a long background in education - the first school in the city, the Cathedral School, was founded along with the Cathedral of Turku in the late 13th century.
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