The Finnish Orthodox Church enters Constantinople's jurisdiction
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The Finnish Orthodox Church becomes an autonomous church within the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Historical context
Finnish independence and a new legal setting require ecclesiastical arrangements distinct from the church's previous position within the Russian Church.
Key points
- Autonomy concerns substantial internal church administration.
- It is distinct from complete autocephaly.
- The event belongs to Finland's particular post-independence history.
Sources and further reading
- Orthodox Church of Finland
Identifies the autonomous relationship with Constantinople.