On February 9, 2020, the Inkeri Academic Choir of The Church of Ingria visited the Holy Trinity Lutheran Congregation in Chalna, Karelia. The choir sang for the divine service and then performed a recital for the church members and guests. The choir’s program included songs in Russian, Finnish, Latin, Estonian, and Norwegian. The recital was an … [Read more...]
Leningrad Oblast Government Greets Bishop Laptev
Congratulation from Governor of the Leningrad Oblast Mr. Alexander Drozdenko: “Your Eminence, Vladika, I sincerely congratulate you on your consecration to the office of a bishop! I would like to express the hope for continued interaction of the Government of the Leningrad Oblast and the Lutheran community of our region in the educational and … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Government Greets Bishop Laptev
The congratulatory speech of Mr. Vladimir Ivanov, Chief of the Office for Relations with Religious Associations of the St. Petersburg Governor’s Administration, said at St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral, St. Petersburg, on February 9, 2020: “Dear Ivan Sergeyevich, please allow me to extend cordial greetings on behalf of Governor of St. Petersburg … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Bishop Kugappi!
Today, on Feb. 14 we wish a Happy Birthday to Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi! We thank him for caring for The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia for many years as its bishop! We wish him good health, strength, and God's richest blessings! … [Read more...]
Historical Photos and Documents of Bishop Arri Kugappi
Bishop Arri Kugappi: “Before my episcopal ordination, I felt like before a jump with a parachute.” Click here to see some historical photos and documents Bishop Arri Kugappi has shared with the ELCIR Information Department. Photo credits: Rt. Rev. Arri Kugappi. … [Read more...]
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