On December 13, 2020, the Lutheran church of Zelenogorsk, a suburb of St. Petersburg, remembered Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr (ca. 283 – ca. 303). This day is widely commemorated in Sweden and other countries. On that day, a girl who plays the role of St. Lucia (from Lat. lux = “light”) wears a wreath of lit candles on her head. In photos: … [Read more...]
ELCIR Requests Ownership of Historical Church in Zelenogorsk
The Church of Ingria has submitted a request to the Property Relations Committee of the St. Petersburg Administration to be given ownership of the Lutheran church building in Zelenogorsk, a suburb of St. Petersburg, also known as Transfiguration of Our Lord Church. The church is located at 13A Prospekt Lenina in Zelenogorsk. Currently, the ELCIR … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Church in Zelenogorsk
On September 17, 2020, Bishop Ivan Laptev made an episcopal visitation to Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Zelenogorsk, a municipal town in greater St. Petersburg. The bishop met with Head of the Town Administration Igor Dolgikh. They discussed plans to continue collaboration. Later, Bishop Laptev met with the congregation’s clergy and … [Read more...]
Confirmation Training Coming to a Close in Koltushi
The confirmation training for young people in Koltushi is coming to a close. The events of almost each day full of spiritual programs, lectures, excursions, etc., are covered in the VK group of ELCIR Children & Youth Department (in Russian). Photo gallery … [Read more...]
New Confirmations in Zelenogorsk
We praise God for the confirmation of Maksim, Olga, and Viktoria, at the Transfiguration of Christ Lutheran Church in Zelenogorsk, St. Petersburg, during the divine service on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Original news post in Russian at vk.com … [Read more...]