On November 1, 2023, heads of religious organizations gave birthday greetings to Aleksandr Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad Oblast. ELCIR Bishop Laptev wished Mr. Drozdenko God’s guidance and help in his demanding service as the region’s head. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made … [Read more...]
Deacon Rudoi brings God’s encouragement to community festival in Chalna. Church member receives appreciation from local gov’t.
On October 29, 2023, the village of Chalna in Karelia celebrated its 75th anniversary. Deacon Anton Rudoi from the ELCIR was invited as a guest of honor to the celebration activities at the local community center. In his greetings, Deacon Anton noted that the Lutheran church has been serving the community for more than a third of the time the … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev attends inauguration of Christian TV studio in Moscow region
On October 26, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev attended the official opening of a unique Christian TV studio called Blagaya Vest (“The Good News”) in Medvezhi Ozyora, Moscow Oblast. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Vuoksenranta church turned over to ELCIR
By a court ruling, the historical church building of the former Lutheran parish in Vuoksenranta, now Ozyorskoye, Leningrad Oblast, has been turned over to the ELCIR. As the building is prepared for the winter, its basement windows and possibly doors need to be sealed before snowfall. Tentatively, church people plan to get together to do the work in … [Read more...]
Schoolchildren visit Kaukola Lutheran Church
On October 14, 2023, sixth-graders from School #5 in Priozersk visited Kaukola Lutheran Church of St. John in Sevastyanovo, Leningrad Oblast. Senior Pastor Viktor Ruzhinski gave the school students a tour of the church. They also saw the church’s exhibition which talks about the several centuries of its history. The kids went up on the … [Read more...]
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