The Lutheran Church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, has an annual tradition—to sing Christmas hymns after worship on Epiphany Day by way of saying "see you later” to them till next Advent. Joining the congregation’s celebration were members of St. Anne’s German congregation, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov of the Church of Gatchina and Tuutari … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Skvoritsy
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Bishop Laptev visited the church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast. Click for photos … [Read more...]
Congregants Tour Leningrad Oblast
On July 11, 2021, congregants from the Lutheran Church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, and attendees of German-language worship services at St. Anne's Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg took an excursion to Shpankovo, Moloskovitsy, Kingisepp (attending a worship service at Yamburgsky Church), and the Church of Gubanitsy. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Skvoritsy Church Celebrates Johnmas
On June 26, 2021, Skvoritsy Lutheran Church in Petrovo, Leningrad Oblast, celebrated the feast of Juhannus or Johnmas. Church members sang songs to a kantele, read passages from the Book of Isaiah and the Gospel. Thanks be to God and to everyone who joined the celebration! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Skvoritsy Congregation to Hold Worship in German
On April 17, 2021, Skvoritsy Lutheran Church in Petrovo, Leningrad Oblast, will have a German-language worship service with guests from the German community of St. Anne’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg. Start at 1 pm. Earlier at 10 am you can join the church members in a cleanup in the local historical cemetery and in St. Catherine’s church. … [Read more...]