Saari Church

The church in Saari is a beautiful brick-built church. It was designed by Ilmari Launis in 1934. The church is located in a hill which offers views to lake Suuri Rautjärvi. The specialty of the church is the altarpiece made by Laila Järvinen. Besides being painted directly on the wall, the altarpiece is one of the biggest in Finland. It depicts the ascension of Christ. The church seats 700 people.