Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (EELC; Estonian: Eesti Evangeelne Luterlik Kirik, abbreviated EELK) is a Lutheran church in Estonia. EELC is member of the Lutheran World Federation and belongs to the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe. It is also a member of the Porvoo Communion, putting it in full communion with the Church of England and other Anglican churches in Europe.

Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Eesti Evangeelne Luterlik Kirik
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationLutheran
TheologyEvangelical Catholic
PolityEpiscopal-Synodal
PrimateUrmas Viilma
AssociationsLutheran World Federation,
World Council of Churches,
Conference of European Churches,
Porvoo Communion
Community of Protestant Churches in Europe
RegionEstonia
Origin28 April 1949
Congregations164
Members180,000 (2014)
Official websitehttp://www.eelk.ee/
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