Marja-Sisko Aalto
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| Marja-Sisko Aalto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olli-Veikko Aalto July 29, 1954 |
| Nationality | Finnish |
Marja-Sisko Aalto (born Olli-Veikko Aalto July 29, 1954) is a Finnish minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was the vicar of the Imatra parish from 1986 to 2010.[1]
In November 2008, Aalto told the media that she was a trans woman and was having a sex reassignment operation. This caused a great controversy in the Church. The bishop of Mikkeli, Voitto Huotari, commented that there is no juridical obstacle for Aalto continuing as a vicar, but that there will be problems.[1]
In 2009 almost 600 members left the Imatra parish.[2] In November 2009 Aalto returned to the job of vicar after spending a year on leave. In March 2010, she requested to be allowed to resign.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Juhani Saarinen. "Kirkkoherra odotti vuosikymmeniä muutosta miehestä naiseksi - HS.fi - Kotimaa". HS.fi. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
- ^ Juhani Saarinen (2010-01-06). "Lähes 600 imatralaista erosi seurakunnasta - HS.fi - Kotimaa". HS.fi. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
- ^ "Marja-Sisko Aalto eroaa virastaan | Yle Uutiset". yle.fi. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
