Porvoo Cathedral

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Porvoo cathedral 30th May, 2006
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Porvoon tuomiokirkko (Porvoo cathedral) is a cathedral in Porvoo, Finland. It was built in the 15th century, the oldest parts date from the 13th century. It is used by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

The church has been destroyed by fire numerous times; in 1508 by Danish pirates and in 1571, 1590, and 1708 by Russian forces. On May 29th, 2006 the outer roof collapsed after arson, luckily with the inner ceiling undamaged and the cathedral interiors intact. An eighteen year old man was convicted for a two-year and two-month prison sentence in August, 2006.

The Cathedral was the site of opening of first Diet of Finland March 28, 1809 where Finland was declared an autonomous Grand Duchy, with the Emperor of Russia as the Grand Duke of Finland.

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