GREETING OF METROPOLITAN BISHOP AMBROSIUS

"Sustainable development means that what we do today will guarantee a good life and a clean, healthy environment and diversity of nature for future generations. It means taking responsibility for our planet, so that we and those who come after us will be able to lead a life of quality. Respecting the requirements set by nature, man's task is to till and protect nature, cultivate it and create subtle culture. The latest achievements of natural science and IT serve as fine examples of this. Material culture is a part of global growth and its achievements. When used meaningfully and with awareness, they also provide humans with a freedom to cultivate mental and spiritual growth, which is the ultimate goal of life."

Father Ambrosius is the vice-chairman of The Eija and Veikko Lesonen Foundation.

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Metropolitan Ambrosius in his book "Henkinen johtajuus" (Spiritual leadership)}