This is a monument from the Cemetery II by professor Ensio Seppänen. It's a memorial for those who were moved to Sweden and died there in 1944-1946. During the war in Lapland 56 500 civilian refugees were transported to Sweden. Altogether 75 % of the population in Lapland were evacuated to other parts in Finland and to Sweden.
There is a scripture from the Bible: "Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations (Psalm 90:1.)".
I'm not much of a religious person but I do like statues and monuments and I'm also into the Holy Bible quotations - all that you can find in cemeteries.
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The quite and the image are quite beautiful. Welcome the commuity too.
Nice to see these pictures from Rovaniemi, Matti. Olen itse alkuperaisesti kotoisin Suomussalmelta mutta nyt asun mieheni kanssa Yhdysvalloissa Prescottissa. Raamattu on todella hieno kirja taynna viisauksia ja elaman ohjeita. Oli mukava lukea Psalmi blogissasi. Bloggaa lisaa ja jatka lukemista: Ray ja Karoliina Urso
First, I thought that I better stop lurking and start commenting, I’ve always wanted to visit Lapland. For some reason, I have always admired Finland. Actually, I say ‘some reason’ but I know why. The success the nation had in building itself up after 1918, then it’s ability to steer through the Great Depression so well, THEN demonstrate it’s ability to resist the Soviet’s in the Winter War (with little to no outside help), through to rebuilding itself (just as in 1918) after WWII and co-exist with the Soviets. As a student of history, it’s safe to say that Finland really is like no other country!
So it’s great for an interested outsider to see such monuments. Blogs like this show me a side to the country that we don’t usually get to see (from the perspective of the locals). That’s why I wanted to say thanks for sharing your pictures and thoughts!
Crikey, I’ve given Finland a big write up there!
I forgot the mention the other reason, very attractive ladies. ;)
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