One of a kind church thanks to its unique paintings by local artist Pellervo Lukumies made in 1972-73. Back then it was a huge scandal, the parrish even resigned from his job because he got so upset as the art differed so much from what church art traditionally looked like.This is as far away from white washing as you can get. Lukumies studied the bible and painted biblical characters and angels looking like humans from all corners of the world. He figured God has created everyone and loves everyone equallt much, thus the oaintings features native americans, induans, asians, africans in traditional apparels. One angel even weara modern 70s coat and knee high boots. Well worth a visit even if it would be a huge detour. We visited a sunday afternoon and the church front doors were open.

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting here to see the wonderful and special frescoes painted by Pellervo Lukumie (1935-2018) in 1972-73. (Original) Tänne kannattaa poiketa katsomaan upeita ja erikoisia Pellervo Lukumiehen (1935-2018) 1972-73 maalaamia freskoja.

(Translated by Google) Toivaka church is a very beautiful church and a sight to see just because of that. I recommend to visit. (Original) Toivakan kirkko on erittäin kaunis kirkko ja jo sen vuoksi nähtävyys. Suosittelen vierailemaan.

(Translated by Google) A large wooden church, perhaps the most impressive feature of which are the ceiling paintings painted by Pellervo Lukumie in 1973. The subjects of the paintings are based on the events of the Bible, but they are presented in the form of modern characters. According to the historical record, the paintings once attracted so much criticism that the vicar left and the paintings remained. Tiekirkko, so it's worth visiting on your vacation. (Original) Iso puukirkko, jonka ehkä vaikuttavinta antia ovat Pellervo Lukumiehen 1973 maalaamat kattomaalaukset. Maalausten aiheet pohjautuvat Raamatun tapahtumiin, mutta ne on esitetty nykyaikaisten hahmojen muodossa. Historiankirjoituksen mukaan maalaukset herättivät aikoinaan kritiikkiä niin paljon, että kirkkoherra lähti ja maalaukset jäivät. Tiekirkko, joten kannattaa lomamatkalla käydä katsomassa.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful church with a wonderful history in the heart of Toivaka church village. A beautiful and traditional cemetery surrounds the church, which is worth walking around when visiting the church. The church also hosts various events during the summer, including the Toivaka chamber music festival. My favorite is the ceiling paintings painted by Pellervo Lukumie. You can get to know the story in more detail with the brochure and the story in the church. (Original) Erittäin kaunis ja upean historian omaava kirkko Toivakan kirkonkylän sydämessä. Kirkon ympärillä kaunis ja perinteikäs hautausmaa, joka kannattaa kävellä ympäri kirkolla vieraillessa. Kirkossa myös kesäaikaan erilaisia tapahtumia muun muassa Toivakan kamarimusiikkifestivaali. Minun suosikkini on Pellervo Lukumiehen maalaamat kattomaalaukset. Tarinaan voi tutustua tarkemmin kirkossa olevan esitteen ja tarinan myötä.

(Translated by Google) Nicely renovated Church, near the center of Toivaka, beautiful surroundings and well-maintained areas, tradition along the path (Original) Hienosti peruskorjattu Kirkko, Toivakan keskustan läheisyydessä, kaunis ympäristö ja hyvin hoidetut alueet, perinne polun varrella

(Translated by Google) A wonderful and beautiful church. Impressive ceiling paintings. A really great place to visit. (Original) Upea ja kaunis kirkko. Mieleenpainuvat kattomaalaukset. Todella hieno käyntikohde.