On October 25, 2020, Dean of the ELCIR Uralic Deanery Rev. Konstantin Subbotin and Artyom Dmitriev visited the religious group in Kirov, west of the Ural Mountains. Below is a thank you note from the local believers: “What a joyful impression and great encouragement for our hearts and minds! Thank you for traveling these hundreds of kilometers … [Read more...]
New Confirmation in Cheboksary
Last Sunday, September 6, 2020, Ivan Ryasik from Kirov in the Urals region was confirmed at St. Luke’s Congregation in Cheboksary, Chuvashia. Thanks be to God that the small Lutheran congregation in Kirov has grown by another wonderful disciple of Christ! Ivan plans to continue his education at the seminary this fall. Soli Deo gloria! In photo: … [Read more...]