On Sunday October 3, 2021, a group of parishioners from Yamburgsky Lutheran Church in Kingisepp attended the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels worship service at Hietamäki Lutheran Church in Innolovo, Leningrad Oblast. After the service, the worshipers wished a happy birthday to the church’s senior pastor Rev. Väinö Kuosti. Many thanks to the … [Read more...]
ELCIR Celebrates Michaelmas 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the congregations of The Church of Ingria celebrated the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. (The celebration can be moved from the feast day September 29 to the nearest Sunday.) Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Taytsy Chapel Celebrates Anniversary and Harvest Festival
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the Lutheran chapel of Taytsy, Leningrad Oblast, celebrated its 2nd anniversary and marked Harvest Festival by blessing the fruit of the earth. Catechist Dmitri Glechikov led a prayer service. After the worship, church members and guests had a tea party and sang spiritual songs to the guitar. Information courtesy of … [Read more...]
Finland’s Consul General Visits Koltushi
On September 22, 2021, Sannamaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Ms. Vanamo took office as Consul General in April 2021. Her program included visiting the Koltushi Community Social Service Center where a memorial plaque was inaugurated in memory of Sister Helena Lyra (1941-2008) who was … [Read more...]
Ingrians Celebrate Juhannus
Because of the pandemic restrictions, the celebration of Juhannus or the Feast of St. John the Baptist was moved to August. Thanks be to the Lord for the great summer weather and the high attendance! Hopefully, Ingrian Finnish societies and The Church of Ingria will continue to help preserve the good traditions of the small ethnos. “They asked … [Read more...]
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