Laine Villenthal
Laine-Reseda Villenthal (29 June 1922 Ellamaa, Lääne County – 23 May 2009) was an Estonian cleric. She was the first ordinated (1967) women cleric in Estonia.[1]
In 1951 she graduated from Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.[1]
In 1964 she started her career at Pindi Congregation. On 16 November 1967 she ordinated to the pastor of Pindi Congregation, being the first ordinated women cleric in Estonia. She served at this congregation about 40 years. 1984-2003 she was also the pastor at Pechory Congregation.[1]
Awards:
- 2004: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, II class.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "In memoriam - Eesti Kirik". www.eestikirik.ee. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Laine Villenthal". www.president.ee. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
Categories:
- 1922 births
- 2009 deaths
- Estonian Lutheran clergy
- People from Saue Parish