Elia Wallgrén
Elia | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Helsinki and All Finland | |
Elia in 2019 | |
| Native name | Elia Wallgrén |
| Church | Orthodox Church of Finland |
| Appointed | 1 December 2024 |
| Predecessor | Leo (Makkonen) |
| Previous post(s) | Metropolitan of Oulu (2015–2024) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 September 2003 by Leo (Makkonen) |
| Consecration | 11 January 2015 by Leo (Makkonen) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matti Halme 8 December 1961 |
Archbishop Elia (Secular name: Matti Veli Juhani Wallgrén) (b. 8 December 1961) is the current archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Finland since 1 December 2024. His cathedral is the Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki. Previously, he served as the Metropolitan of Oulu and was consecrated on 11 January 2015.