Valamo
Valamo is a Finnish Orthodox monastery located on Valamo island in Lake Pihlajavesi, in the municipality of Heinävesi, Finland. It is the principal monastic community of the Finnish Orthodox Church and a significant center for Orthodox spirituality, culture, and education in Finland.
A monastic presence on Valamo has roots in the Karelia region. During World War II, the community
Today the monastery complex includes churches, monastic quarters, a bell tower, a cemetery, and a small museum.
Valamo plays a role in ecumenical dialogue and serves as a cultural archive for Finnish Orthodoxy, welcoming