Christmas Greetings of Archbishop Tapio Luoma of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland for Bishop Ivan Laptev To Bishop Ivan Laptev Dear Brother in Christ, This year, Christmas is celebrated in exceptional, extraordinary conditions. During this year, one had to put up with restrictions and get used to be careful. The same applies … [Read more...]
Christmas Greetings of Bishop Häkkinen
Christmas Greetings of Bishop Seppo Häkkinen of the Mikkeli Diocese of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland for Bishop Ivan Laptev To Bishop Ivan Laptev Dear Brother in Christ, The first impression of the Nativity night was shocking. “The shepherds were filled with great fear,” says the Evangelist Luke. The shepherds were used to … [Read more...]
Christmas Greetings of Archbishop Brauer
Christmas Greetings of Archbishop Dietrich Brauer of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia for Bishop Ivan Laptev: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. (Is. 9:2, ESV) "Dear Brother Ivan, "Beyond all doubt, the expiring year was very extraordinary. The darkness showed us its new sides. They still continue to … [Read more...]
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
On the 1st Sunday after Christmas, members of Velmema Lutheran Church visited Moksha-Erzya Lutheran Church. Saransk, Mordovia. Source … [Read more...]
ELMDF Declares Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with LCMS
On November 14, 2020, the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (Suomen evankelisluterilainen Lähetyshiippakunta – ELMDF) unanimously declared altar and pulpit fellowship with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). The decision came during the ELMDF’s annual Diocesan Assembly, held this year online as a result of the coronavirus … [Read more...]
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