On September 21, 2021, Trilistnik Organization, a charity founded by The Church of Ingria, participated in a conference entitled “Children Must Live in a Family” organized by Roditelski most Charity Foundation. The conference involved charities and governmental institutions that work with struggling women and children. Trilistnik was highly … [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...]
Lutheran Church in Pechory (ELCR) Marks 100 Years
On September 19, 2021, the Lutheran church in Pechory, Pskov Oblast, which belongs to The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia marked its 100th anniversary. Pechory is a town on the Russian-Estonian border. The church holds worship services in Estonian and Russian and also lets the local ELCIR Lutheran groups use its space for worship. The … [Read more...]
Heads of Russian Protestant Churches Meet in Moscow
On September 16, 2021, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev participated in the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia. The 90th meeting took place in Moscow. An important item on the agenda was the future work of the recently established Council for Protestant Education. Bishop Laptev is on its board as Rector of the … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Kugappi Participate in Mission Festival Over Internet
On September 11, 2021, Esikoiset ry, a Laestadian revival movement in Finland, held a mission festival in Kyrö, Western Finland. ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi participated in the festival online from the sacristy of the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, live-streaming their word of greeting and … [Read more...]
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