From September 20-22, 2023, the General Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia convened in St. Petersburg. Attending the opening of the synod, Bishop Ivan Laptev of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia extended his greetings. On September 22, the synod members visited St. Anne’s Lutheran Church of the ELCIR in St. Petersburg and learned about the congregation’s cultural activities and outreach.Cooperation between ELCR and ELCIR becomes stronger
From September 20-22, 2023, the General Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia convened in St. Petersburg. Attending the opening of the synod, Bishop Ivan Laptev of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia extended his greetings. On September 22, the synod members visited St. Anne’s Lutheran Church of the ELCIR in St. Petersburg and learned about the congregation’s cultural activities and outreach.