Below are some of the highlights of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery meeting held at the ELCIR Theological Institute, Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on January 18, 2022. • Bishop Laptev introduced a new coworker of the ELCIR Headquarters in St. Petersburg—Bishop’s Secretary Yelena Novichkova, 33, who was born in St. Petersburg, but now lives in … [Read more...]
Nativity Musical Drama at St. Mary’s Church
The congregation of St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg marked the day after Christmas according to the Gregorian and the Julian calendars, Dec. 26 and Jan. 8 respectively, by showing a Christmas musical drama in the style of a Fastnachtspiel, presenting biblical history as well as theatrical art. Original post in Russian & … [Read more...]
St. Mary’s Cathedral Holds Little Christmas Party and Music Festival
St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral of St. Petersburg held a Pikkujoulu ("Little Christmas") party with the Christmas music festival of The Church of Ingria rallying congregational choirs and soloists. There was also a Christmas sale. Thanks be to God and all the participants! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
St. Michael’s Church Hosts Evening of Christian Song and Prayer
On December 17, 2021, St. Michael's Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg hosted an interdenominational evening of Christian song and prayer. Everyone in the audience sang from their heart along with St. Mary's Church Band led by Rev. Petteri Mannermaa. Photo credit: Tatiana Ryumina Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
High Schoolers Visit Kaukola Church
On December 11, 2021, Kaukola Lutheran Church in Sevastyanovo, Leningrad Oblast, received guests—a group of high school students from Priozersk with their teacher and parents. The students saw the church and the chapel with the image of the Child Jesus, heard a part of a Lutheran church song, and watched a laser light show on the church vault. … [Read more...]
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