On September 11, 2021, Esikoiset ry, a Laestadian revival movement in Finland, held a mission festival in Kyrö, Western Finland. ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi participated in the festival online from the sacristy of the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, live-streaming their word of greeting and reflections on the ministry of the Prophet Elijah.Bishop Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Kugappi Participate in Mission Festival Over Internet
On September 11, 2021, Esikoiset ry, a Laestadian revival movement in Finland, held a mission festival in Kyrö, Western Finland. ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi participated in the festival online from the sacristy of the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, live-streaming their word of greeting and reflections on the ministry of the Prophet Elijah.