
ELCIR Lutherans participated in the event. Bishop Ivan Laptev said a short homily, read Mt. 19:5-6 out loud and lifted a prayer.
Married for 44 years, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and his wife Alina received an award in the Family without Divorce category.
In conclusion, Bishop Kugappi blessed the assembly with the Aaronic Benediction.