Rev. Vladimir Shilovski has been admitted to Bar-Ilan University, Israel, where he will do Jewish studies. In addition to his education, Pastor Vladimir has been called to serve the ELCIR Russian-speaking congregation in Jaffa, Israel. Please keep Pastor Vladimir in your prayers! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
New Pastor Ordained in Koltushi
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev assisted by St. Petersburg Dean Ivan Hutter ordained Vladimir Shilovski into the Office of Pastor. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
New Deacon is Ordained in Siberian Deanery
On September 7, 2021, on behalf and blessing of Bishop Laptev, Siberian Region Dean Ville Melanen ordained Theological Institute student Vladimir Shilovski into the Office of Deacon in Krasnoyarsk by decision of the ELCIR Synodal Council. Congratulations to Deacon Vladimir! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]