The old church is surrounded by a graveyard, they buried victims of the plague epidemic in 1710, that is the origin of the name Ruttopuisto (Plague Park), the 48 remaining grave stones are from 1790-1829.
This is a very popular park for picnics due to its location in the center of Helsinki.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Very interesting Ritva. Believe it or not, I live close by to Eyam, the place where the plague started in the UK, and Ive never visited it! Ive always been fascinated though and must amend that asap. 😀
Then go do it, if near by…
Does this mean that you far Northerners escaped the earlier waves of Plague ? – how about the 1438 one ?
Tuossa kirkossa olin häävieraana 2005. Kaunis puisto, hurja nimi. Kauniit keväiset kuvat!
peaceful