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{{Short description|Primate of the Finnish Orthodox Church}}
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[[File:ArkkipiispaLeo.png|thumb|200px|[[Archbishop]] Leo at [[Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki]] on [[Independence Day (Finland)|Independence Day]] 2004.]]
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'''Archbishop Leo (Makkonen)''' of [[Karelia]] and All [[Finland]], head of the [[Finnish Orthodox Church]], was born in [[Pielavesi]] in eastern Finland on June 4, 1948. After completing studies in 1972 at the [[Kuopio]] seminary, he was ordained deacon on 20 July 1973 and priest two days later.
{{Infobox Christian leader
| type = Archbishop
| name = Leo
| title = Archbishop of Helsinki and all Finland
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| church = [[Orthodox Church of Finland]]
| predecessor = [[John Rinne|Johannes]]
| native_name = Leo Makkonen
| image = Archbishop Leo at Sevettijärvi 70 24AUG2019.jpg
| alt = Leo in 2019
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1948|06|04|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Pielavesi]], [[Finland]]
| appointed = 27 October 2001
| occupation = priest
| ordination = 22 July 1973
| children = 1
| honorific_prefix = [[His Eminence]]
| ordained_by = [[Paul Olmari|Archbishop Paavali]]
| consecration = 1980
| consecrated_by = [[Paul Olmari|Archbishop Paavali]]
| birth_name = Leo Makkonen
}}
'''Leo Makkonen''' is a [[Orthodox Church of Finland|Finnish Orthodox]] prelate who serves as [[Finnish Orthodox Church#Diocese of Helsinki|Archbishop of Helsinki and All Finland]]. He is the head of the Finnish Orthodox Church.<ref>{{cite news|title="For the Life of the World"|url=https://ort.fi/uutishuone/2018-07-27/life-world|date=21 December 2019}}</ref>


== Background and career ==
He was consecrated Bishop of [[Joensuu]] on 25 February 1979, then served as Metropolitan of [[Oulu]] from 1980-1996. From 1996-2001 he served as Metropolitan of [[Helsinki]], before taking up his post as Archbishop of Karelia in 2001.
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He was born in [[Pielavesi]] in eastern Finland on June 4, 1948. After completing studies in 1972 at the [[Kuopio]] seminary, he was ordained deacon on 20 July 1973 and priest two days later.


He was consecrated Bishop of [[Joensuu]] on 25 February 1979, then served as Metropolitan of [[Oulu]] from 1980–1996. From 1996–2001 he served as Metropolitan of [[Helsinki]], before taking up his post as Archbishop of Karelia;<ref>{{cite web|last=Bernard|first=Nicolas|title=Mitro Repo|url=http://www.info-finlande.fr/politique/article/Mitro_Repo.html|publisher=Info-Finlande|access-date=21 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321155718/http://www.info-finlande.fr/politique/article/Mitro_Repo.html|archive-date=21 March 2012}}</ref> he was confirmed on 27 October 2001.<ref>{{cite book|last=Levillain|first=Philippe |author2=Philippe Boutry |author3=Yves-Marie Fradet|title=150 ans au coeur de Rome: le Séminaire français, 1853-2003|year=2004|publisher=Karthala|isbn=978-2-84586-580-8|page=375|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6jT-nsQijFcC&pg=PA375}}</ref>
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From 1979-1993 he served as chair of the Fellowship of Saints [[Sergius and Herman]].


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From 1979–1993 he served as chair of the Fellowship of Saints [[Sergius and Herman]].
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Makkonen will retire no later than November 2024.
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== Private life ==
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Archbishop Leo is a widower. He has one daughter, and two grandchildren.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leppänen |first=Veli-Pekka |date=2018-06-03 |title=Arkkipiispa Leo on karjalaispoika ja kirkkoisä, joka peräänkuuluttaa ymmärrystä kulttuurien kohtaamisissa |url=https://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000005703548.html |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Helsingin Sanomat |language=fi}}</ref>
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On his 60th birthday, Leo consecrated an eukterion in his hometown of Pielavesi. Building one had been a long-time dream of his.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-06-04 |title=Arkkipiispa Leo esittelee kotitsasounaansa Pielavedellä |url=https://www.kaleva.fi/videot/arkkipiispa-leo-esittelee-kotitsasounaansa-pielave/2518364 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Kaleva |language=fi}}</ref>

== Honors ==

* [[File:FIN Order of the Holy Lamb BAR.svg|55x55px]] [[Order of the Holy Lamb]] (Finnish Orthodox Church, Grand Master, 2001)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-09 |title=Muut kunnia- ja ansiomerkit |url=https://ritarikunnat.fi/kunniamerkit-rk/muut-kunnia-ja-ansiomerkit/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Ritarikunnat |language=fi}}</ref>
* [[File:FIN Order of the Lion of Finland 2Class BAR.svg|55x55px]] [[Order of the Lion of Finland]] (Finland, 2006)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-11-30 |title=Presidentti myönsi lähes 5 500 kunniamerkkiä |url=https://yle.fi/a/3-5755027 |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Yle Uutiset |language=fi}}</ref>
* [[File:FIN Saint Henry Cross BAR.svg|55x55px]] [[Saint Henry Cross]] (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, 2008)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-06-09 |title=Arkkipiispa Leolle Pyhän Henrikin risti |url=http://evl.fi/EVLUutiset.nsf/Documents/81F4519F74BABDE6C22574630040DA29?OpenDocument&lang=fi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927032838/http://evl.fi/EVLUutiset.nsf/Documents/81F4519F74BABDE6C22574630040DA29?OpenDocument&lang=fi |archive-date=2011-09-27 |website=Kirkon tiedotuskeskus |language=fi}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 26 October 2024

His Eminence

Leo
Archbishop of Helsinki and all Finland
Leo in 2019
Native name
Leo Makkonen
ChurchOrthodox Church of Finland
Appointed27 October 2001
PredecessorJohannes
Orders
Ordination22 July 1973
by Archbishop Paavali
Consecration1980
by Archbishop Paavali
Personal details
Born
Leo Makkonen

(1948-06-04) 4 June 1948 (age 76)
Pielavesi, Finland
Children1
Occupationpriest

Leo Makkonen is a Finnish Orthodox prelate who serves as Archbishop of Helsinki and All Finland. He is the head of the Finnish Orthodox Church.[1]

Background and career

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He was born in Pielavesi in eastern Finland on June 4, 1948. After completing studies in 1972 at the Kuopio seminary, he was ordained deacon on 20 July 1973 and priest two days later.

He was consecrated Bishop of Joensuu on 25 February 1979, then served as Metropolitan of Oulu from 1980–1996. From 1996–2001 he served as Metropolitan of Helsinki, before taking up his post as Archbishop of Karelia;[2] he was confirmed on 27 October 2001.[3]

From 1979–1993 he served as chair of the Fellowship of Saints Sergius and Herman.

Makkonen will retire no later than November 2024.

Private life

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Archbishop Leo is a widower. He has one daughter, and two grandchildren.[4]

On his 60th birthday, Leo consecrated an eukterion in his hometown of Pielavesi. Building one had been a long-time dream of his.[5]

Honors

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References

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  1. ^ ""For the Life of the World"". 21 December 2019.
  2. ^ Bernard, Nicolas. "Mitro Repo". Info-Finlande. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  3. ^ Levillain, Philippe; Philippe Boutry; Yves-Marie Fradet (2004). 150 ans au coeur de Rome: le Séminaire français, 1853-2003. Karthala. p. 375. ISBN 978-2-84586-580-8.
  4. ^ Leppänen, Veli-Pekka (2018-06-03). "Arkkipiispa Leo on karjalaispoika ja kirkkoisä, joka peräänkuuluttaa ymmärrystä kulttuurien kohtaamisissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ "Arkkipiispa Leo esittelee kotitsasounaansa Pielavedellä". Kaleva (in Finnish). 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ "Muut kunnia- ja ansiomerkit". Ritarikunnat (in Finnish). 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. ^ "Presidentti myönsi lähes 5 500 kunniamerkkiä". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 2006-11-30. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  8. ^ "Arkkipiispa Leolle Pyhän Henrikin risti". Kirkon tiedotuskeskus (in Finnish). 2008-06-09. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27.
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