Traditional Espoo Independence Day Devotion and Visit to the Heroes’ Graves

PROGRAM

08:50 Flags gather at the parish hall of Espoo Cathedral Parish, Kirkkoranta 2
09:00 Independence Day Devotion
Celebrant: Hannu Mäenpää, Cantor: Eino Susitaival

• Opening music (Andante Festivo)

• Entrance of the flags

• Hymn 577: verses 1–4

• Devotional message

• The Lord’s Prayer

• Blessing

• Closing music (Finlandia) and exit from the church

Procession to the Heroes’ Graves

• Laying of the wreath at the Heroes’ Graves

Independence Day Coffee
Hosted by LC Espoo/Aurorat at Pitäjäntupa, Kirkkomäentie 2.

LOCATION:

Devotion: Espoo Cathedral Parish Hall, Kirkkoranta 2
Heroes’ Graves: Espoo Cathedral Heroes’ Cemetery (270 m from the parish hall)

After the ceremony, LC Espoo/Aurorat hosts a coffee gathering at Pitäjäntupa, Kirkkomäentie 2.