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==Orthodox Records== | ==Orthodox Records== | ||
*See [[Finland Church Records]] for more resources. | *See [[Finland Church Records]] for more resources.<Br> | ||
While the majority of Finns today are Lutheran, Orthodox Christianity remains a significant minority religion, particularly in the eastern parts of the country. | |||
During the Middle Ages, Finland was part of the Russian Orthodox Church. However, the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century led to a decline in Orthodox Christianity as Lutheranism became the dominant religion. Despite this, small Orthodox communities persisted, particularly in areas with close ties to Russia. In the 19th century, there was a revival of Orthodoxy in Finland, with the establishment of new parishes and the growth of Orthodox organizations. Today, the Finnish Orthodox Church is an autonomous branch of the Orthodox Church, with a vibrant and active community.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Orthodox Church of Finland," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_of_Finland, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref><ref>Britannica, "Finland". https://www.britannica.com/place/Finland, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref><ref>Orthodox Church of Finland, https://ort.fi/en/finnish-orthodox-church/, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref> | |||
==Protestant Records== | ==Protestant Records== | ||
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