Churches are called to proclaim hope, not unrest, let alone incite war or bloodshed. The core of our proclamation should be the coming of peace – eschatological peace.
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2025
Archbishop Urmas Viilma’s sermon at the Ecumenical Service on the Independence Day in Tallinn Episcopal Cathedral 24.02.2025
24. February 2025
Memorial Service at the War of Independence Victory Column, 24 February 2025
24. February 2025
In the War of Independence, swords had to be drawn to achieve peace, secure liberation, and bring the war to an end. There is a significant difference between maintaining peace and avoiding war, and achieving peace and ending a war.
Archbishop Urmas’s speech on Independence Day sunrise flag-raising ceremony AD 2025
24. February 2025
In our minds, the Estonian flag colours are now firmly linked to our national identity, Estonia’s beautiful nature, the past suffering of our people, but also numerous uplifting achievements as well as a bright and hopeful future.
