The Finnish Orthodox Church officially disapproves of euthanasia

In line with Orthodox Tradition, the Finnish Orthodox Church bishops recently stated their disapproval on the civil initiative to legalize euthanasia. In their statement, they equate euthanasia with premeditated murder or suicide, depending on the consent of the patient or not. Their position is also in keeping with medical ethics, this is all about respect for the individual and one’s right to life. In Iceland, Orthodox believers joined with the