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Christianity reached Finland about 1000 years ago, more or less simultaneously from east and west.

As a consequence, both the Evangelical-Lutheran and Orthodox churches still have the status of official religions. Some 86% of the population belong to the former and about 1% to the latter, and both faiths are protected under a constitution that guarantees freedom of religion.
 
Last Modified 05/16/2008 Back Print
 
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