Wednesday, 28 October, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Free admission.
Factory conference room, Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
What was the significance of saints in the Middle Ages?
How were saints and the cult of saints reflected in people’s everyday lives?
In addition to these and many other fascinating questions, the panel discussion will cover sculptures of saints, the medieval altars dedicated to saints in the Cathedral, and the significance of relics.
The three experts offering answers are:
- Tuomas Heikkilä, Professor of Church History, Docent in General History, PhD
- Marika Räsänen, Docent in Cultural History, PhD
- Sofia Lahti, Researcher in Art History, PhD
The discussion is held in Finnish.
Admission to the event is free. Welcome!
Photo: Saint Anne. Photographer: Maria Carpelan
