The ELCIR Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a confirmation training starting on July 26, 2023. Young people aged 15 and older came from Gubanitsy, Koltushi, Rzhev, and Segezha. The youth attended classes in the Bible, the Book of Concord on the whole and the Catechism in particular. They learned about the … [Read more...]
Easter Message by Bishop Lytkin
Brothers and Sisters, If a person is not aware of themselves as a sinner, they will not understand why they need a Savior. Also, we understand the value of the Church only when we realize that we need forgiveness of sins. Christ came to save sinners. So that they may confess and repent of their sins and then receive the saving … [Read more...]
Easter greetings of Msgr. Timashov
“Christ my hope is arisen". Perturbed by latent threats of violence and death, people are in search of someone who will give them peace and security. But where can they find peace other than in the innocent Christ who reconciled sinners with the Father? On Calvary, Divine Mercy manifested his face of love and forgiveness for everyone. In … [Read more...]
Easter greetings of Archbishop Provorov
“Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead." (Col. 2:12, ESV) Christ is risen! Dear brothers and sisters! "You will not be the same again!" We hear and say this statement in many different situations. It is … [Read more...]
Easter greetings of Archbishop Luoma
HE IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD A simple message from the angels changed everything. The women had come to the tomb after the burial of Jesus. The weight of the previous days’ dark events was oppressive. But nothing was the same after the angels’ message. The resurrection of Jesus upended the disciples’ lives first. Little by little, its … [Read more...]
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