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Leo Makkonen

Leo Makkonen (born 1948) is a Finnish eastern orthodox bishop and poet.

Arkkipiispa Leo kolttasaamelaisten asuttamisen ja Sevettijärven koulun 70-vuotisjuhlan ortodoksisen liturgian aikana

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Biography

Leo Makkonen studied at Joensuu Orthodox Seminary and University of Joensuu. The recorded working language is Karelian and Finnish.

Positions recorded include Orthodox Archbishop of Helsinki.

Distinctions recorded are Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Saint Henry Cross, Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class.

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