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Messages to Canada

  • Author:

  • Shoghi Effendi

  • Source:
  • Bahá’í Canada Publications
  • Pages:
  • 276
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Page 163

Letter of 2 August 1952

2 August 1952

To Greta Jankko1

Dear Bahá’í Sister:
Your loving letter of July 18th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has asked me to acknowledge it in his behalf.
Your contribution to the Shrine of the Báb is very deeply appreciated. Receipt is enclosed herewith.
The Guardian is very happy indeed to learn that, since becoming a Bahá’í, you are very anxious to serve the Faith. It would be very wonderful if you could undertake the translation of one or two pamphlets into Finnish after consultation with the European Teaching Committee, and carry on correspondence with any friends you might have in Finland concerning the Bahá’í Teachings.
There is a small beginning in Helsinki. The Guardian is very anxious that the Faith be spread in your land.
He will pray for your guidance and success.
You will be interested to know that work on the Shrine of the Báb is going forward quite rapidly at this time. The drum is taking shape, and adds to the beauty of the building. The beloved Guardian hopes the work may continue until it is entirely completed.

With loving greetings, I am,

Leroy Ioas
1.Greta Jankko—Knight of Bahá’u’lláh for the Marquesas Islands (1954). See The Bahá’í World Vol. XV, 543–545, In Memoriam.  [ Back To Reference]