John Vikström
John Edvin Vikström (born 1 October 1931) is a Finnish priest. He served as the Archbishop of Turku and Finland from 1982 to 1998.
The Most Reverend John Vikström | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Turku and Finland | |
| Province | Western Finland |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Turku |
| See | Turku Cathedral |
| In office | 1982–1998 |
| Predecessor | Mikko Juva |
| Successor | Jukka Paarma |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1956 by Georg Olof Rosenqvist |
| Consecration | 1970 by Martti Simojoki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1931 Kronoby, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Spouse | Birgitta Vikström (deceased) |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Borgå (1970–1982) |
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