St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Congregation of Gatchina lovingly keeps alive the spiritual and cultural traditions of Ingrian Finns. On February 2, Bishop Ivan Laptev, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov, and Chairman of Inkerin liitto Vladimir Kokko participated in the shooting of a TV show about the Finnish celebration called Laskiainen or Sunday before Lent, … [Read more...]
Prayer for Christian Unity in Gatchina
On January 24, 2021, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, hosted activities in connection with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the texts and devotions to be used around the world were prepared by the ecumenical monastic community of women in Grandchamp, Switzerland. The participants of … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Gatchina Pastor
“. . . I was sick and you visited me.” (Mt. 25:36, ESV) I’d like to thank Bishop Ivan Laptev for visiting also my humble home on December 16 to share the joy of Christmas, support my family, and pray together in spite of his busy schedule. May our Lord give the leader of our Church His rich blessings which have all things needed for serving … [Read more...]
Rzhev Church Members Visit Churches in St. Petersburg Region
Photos of church members from Rzhev with their pastor Rev. Valeri Antipov visiting St. Mary's and St. Anne's Churches in St. Petersburg, St. Peter's Church in Malye Kolpany, churches in Pushkin, Gatchina, Koltushi, and Skvoritsy on August 1, 2020. Click here to see photos … [Read more...]
Laier Visits Ingrian Congregation in Gatchina
On February 16, 2020, during his visit to Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, Mr. Gerhard Laier, chairman of the Russian-German Society in Ettlingen, Germany, a sister city of Gatchina since 1992, visited St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church. Mr. Laier attended the divine service, after which he talked with Senior Pastor Rev. Viktor Vorontsov and Yelena … [Read more...]