On March 28, 2020, Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi led a pilot live-stream of the Bishop’s Hour from the sacristy of St. George’s Church in Koltushi. The live stream could be watched via Church of Ingria vk.com and facebook pages. Feedback was by typing comments online where viewers could ask questions or send prayer requests. … [Read more...]
Bishop Häkkinen Congratulates Bishop Emeritus Kugappi on Award
Bishop Seppo Häkkinen of the Diocese of Mikkeli sent a congratulatory letter to Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi: Mikkeli, March 23, 2020 To Bishop Emeritus, Brother in Christ Arri Kugappi I congratulate you with all my heart on being awarded the Cross of St. Henry! The Cross of St. Henry is an award that few people are honored with. The Archbishop … [Read more...]
Bishop Emeritus Kugappi Awarded Cross of St. Henry
Arri Kugappi, Birgitta Rantakari, and Tuomas Magga Receive Awards of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland Based on the Russian translation from Finnish by Darya Shkurlyatyeva Original article in Finnish Archbishop Tapio Luoma awarded the Cross of St. Henry to Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and Social Counselor Birgitta Rantakari and the Cross … [Read more...]
Church in Koltushi Runs Drive to Donate Groceries for Needy
The ELCIR Diaconia Office has long been considering a drive to donate groceries and make food packages for disadvantaged people. This idea is finally coming to fruition at St. George’s Church in Koltushi! And the Lord is not only sending the resources, but also those who need help. There are several families with many children in great need of this … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Bishop Kugappi!
Today, on Feb. 14 we wish a Happy Birthday to Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi! We thank him for caring for The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia for many years as its bishop! We wish him good health, strength, and God's richest blessings! … [Read more...]