Martti Simojoki
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Martti Ilmari Simojoki, previously Simelius (September 17, 1908 Uusikaupunki
– April 25, 1999 in Helsinki
) was the Archbishop of Turku, and the spiritual head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
between 1964 and 1978.
Simojoki is known for his criticism of Hannu Salama
's book Juhannustanssit in 1964, which lead to author's conviction for blasphemy.
Uusikaupunki
Uusikaupunki , is a town and municipality of Finland.It is located in the Finland Proper region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is inland water. The population density is .The municipality is unilingually Finnish...
– April 25, 1999 in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
) was the Archbishop of Turku, and the spiritual head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland is the national church of Finland. The church professes the Lutheran branch of Christianity, and is a member of the Porvoo Communion....
between 1964 and 1978.
Simojoki is known for his criticism of Hannu Salama
Hannu Salama
Hannu Salama is a Finnish author.- Biography and work :Hannu Salama was born in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso region in Southern Finland. He spent his childhood in the Pispala district of the city of Tampere, in a traditional working-class area with working class politics and culture...
's book Juhannustanssit in 1964, which lead to author's conviction for blasphemy.