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VICARAGE ASSOCIATION
ANDERS CHYDENIUS
ANDERS CHYDENIUS
VICARAGE ASSOCIATION
The historic vicarage in Kirkonmäki, Kokkola was the home of Anders Chydenius in the 18th century. Chydenius was a priest, politician, Enlightenment thinker, and an important proponent of classical liberalism in the Nordic countries. He was an early advocate of democracy. He defended the rights of the working class and stood up for freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
The vision of the association is to establish a democracy and cultural centre at the vicarage, and to develop and preserve the museum environment. The association organises lectures, events and participates in projects in the spirit of Chydenius.
Updates
The Democracy School has started
The startup project for Anders Chydenius Democracy School was iniated in August 2025 by Democracy Educator Annika Enlund-Piirto.
New website
We are updating our website, and it will be completed by the end od March 2026.
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Club of Secret Books
Welcome to our Club of Secret Books where we read and discuss literature that has recently been banned or classified as problematic in some parts of the USA. We select together the books to be read in the club.
The vision of the association is to establish a democracy and cultural centre at the vicarage, and to develop and preserve the museum environment. The association organises lectures, events and participates in projects in the spirit of Chydenius.
The historic vicarage in Kirkonmäki, Kokkola was the home of Anders Chydenius in the 18th century. Chydenius was a priest, politician, Enlightenment thinker, and an important proponent of classical liberalism in the Nordic countries. He was an early advocate of democracy. He defended the rights of the working class and stood up for freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
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![Quote of the week 💭
Source: Anders Chydenius selected works.
- Thoughts Concerning the Natural Rights of Masters and Servants (1778), § 1, p. [1]. Translated by Peter C. Hogg.](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/465006599_1243883390218538_5916254104668360339_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ipTpfY8rUMUQ7kNvwHQO27y&_nc_oc=AdkgQhfUSRJa3Uy-lhOO8cNM4ceUcDjxQd3dAzIEeck7U4AEeLxQvMrcfFVlvE1_Abc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=C-7fcAYujvpvPUqLmuDP5Q&oh=00_AftyWWW-yYyCUGvECLVhBou9BOL0u6uAL9ediJPXSFnQ1w&oe=698931D8)
How to find us
Kirkkopolku 4, 67700 Kokkola, Finland
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