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Jukka Paarma

b. 1942

Finnish bishop

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About Jukka Paarma

Born 1942. Jukka Paarma is a Finnish lutheran pastor.

(born 1 December 1942 in Lappeenranta) is a Finnish Lutheran prelate who served as the Archbishop of Turku and Finland and the spiritual head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. He retired as archbishop on 1 June 2010.

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Important facts

Born

1 December 1942, Lappeenranta

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Lutheran pastor

Nationality

Finland, Finnish people

Positions held

Archbishop of Turku and Finland

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Order of the Holy Lamb; Knight of the Order of the Crown; Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit; Grand Cross of the Ordo Sancti Constantini Magni; Order of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Volodymyr the Great II Degree (ROC); Commander of the Ordo Sancti Constantini Magni; Commander, First Class, of the Order of the Holy Lamb; Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"

Also known as

Antti-Jukka Paarma

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jukka Paarma?

Finnish bishop

When was Jukka Paarma born?

Jukka Paarma was born on 1 December 1942 in Lappeenranta.

What is Jukka Paarma's occupation?

Jukka Paarma is a lutheran pastor.

What nationality is Jukka Paarma?

Jukka Paarma is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jukka Paarma

· Wikidata: Q937683

· DBpedia: Jukka Paarma

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