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Life events and funerals

The parishes of Kuopio are there for you during life’s major milestones. The church offers a warm and dignified setting for celebrations of both joy and sorrow.

Two golden wedding rings, partially on top of each other.
Baptism
Baptism is a special gift from God. Through baptism, God gives us Faith, Grace and Blessing.
A pastor baptises a child.
Confirmation
In confirmation, a person confirms the promises made at their baptism.
Marriage
Marriage is both a gift from God and a legal agreement between two people. In a church wedding, a couple promises to love and care for each other, and the Church asks God to bless their life together.
Two golden wedding rings, partially on top of each other.
The blessing of home
A home blessing is a small religious ceremony where we ask God to protect and bless a home and the people who live there.
A woman and a child sit by a couch. The child holds his arm around the woman.
Funeral
Christians believe that death is not the end. We trust in eternal life and God’s love. After death, we are in God’s care.
A hand placing a read rose on a white casket.