Merirasti chapel
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kimi1979
N 60° 12.191 E 025° 07.179
35V E 395772 N 6675523
The Merirasti chapel, completed in 1993, is located near to the Meri-Rastila recreational area in Vuosaari.
Waymark Code: WMNR1B
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 04/22/2015
Views: 23
The Merirasti chapel was designed by architect, Kaarlo Leppänen together with structural designer, Lauri Mehto. The chapel was completed in 1993. The altarpiece is the window artwork, Elämänpyy ja kyyhkynen (Tree of life and dove), by Kaarlo Leppänen. The church textiles are by textile artist Päikki Priha. Ene Walterin designed the interchangeable cross ornaments of the mass cassock. The rug, Nuoren tytön ryijy (Young girl's rug) is by Countess Eva Mannerheim-Sparre.
The chapel has an electronic organ. The chapel is used by the Vuosaari parish.
Active Church: Yes
School on property: Yes
Date Built: Not listed
Service Times: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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