Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä

In the tumult of 1918, a field chaplain stands at the crossroads of faith and conflict, his voice echoing through the vaulted Oulu Cathedral as a young volunteer battalion prepares to march to the front. The opening scenes capture a charged silence broken only by the solemn hymn of rifles, while the chaplain wrestles with his own doubts, family ties, and the weight of his calling. Listeners are drawn into the intimate moment when the congregation’s whispered prayers blend with the restless murmur of soldiers, setting a vivid tone for the days to come.

The book follows the chaplain’s journey from that sacred doorway onto the war‑torn landscape, offering candid reflections on fear, camaraderie, and the fragile hope that sustains them. Structured as a series of vignettes—“Tuomiokirkossa,” “Matkalla rintamalle,” “Etelää kohti,” and more—the narrative weaves together personal anecdotes, lyrical hymns, and the stark realities of a nation at war. It is a poignant portrait of duty and humanity, inviting listeners to hear the chorus of voices that rose amid chaos and the quiet resolve that guided them forward.