Mikko Juva Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Most Reverend
Mikko Juva
Church:Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Archdiocese:Turku
Term:1978–1982
Predecessor:Martti Simojoki
Successor:John Vikström
Consecration:1 October 1978
Consecrated By:Martti Simojoki
Birth Date:1918 11, df=yes
Birth Place:, Finland (now Kokkola)
Death Place:Turku, Finland
Religion:Lutheran
Parents:Einar W. Juva (father)
Alma Mater:University of Turku, University of Helsinki
Rank: First Lieutenant (military chaplain)[1]

Mikko Einar Juva (22 November 1918 – 1 January 2004) was a Finnish historian, theologian and Lutheran archbishop.

Biography

He was professor in Nordic history 1957–1962 at the University of Turku and professor in Finnish and Scandinavian history and church history at the University of Helsinki 1962–1978. He served as rector of the University of Helsinki from 1971 to 1973 and chancellor from 1973 to 1978.[2] He was also a member of the Finnish parliament 1964–1966 and the chairman of Liberal People's Party 1965–1968.

In his youth Mikko Juva took part in the Student Christian Movement and was student minister 1948–1950. He was archbishop of Finland 1978–1982. The most important assignment was his presidency in the Lutheran World Federation 1970–1977. He also published writings in historical and church historical subjects.

He was the son of Einar W. Juva.

Honors

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Published works

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mikko Einar Juva . sotapolku.fi . fi.
  2. Book: Gassmann . Günther . Oldenburg . Mark W . 10 October 2011 . Historical Dictionary of Lutheranism . Scarecrow Press . 213 . 9780810874824.
  3. Web site: 17 Sep 2023 . Mikko Einar Juva . https://web.archive.org/web/20160415173613/http://www.arkkihiippakunta.fi/historia/turun-piispat/1900-luvun-jalkipuolisko/mikko-einar-juva/ . 15 Apr 2016 . Turun arkkihiippakunta . fi.