On June 13, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, Yuri Bespechanski with Concordia Foundation conducted a seminar on the topic “How Can I See and Hear God through Biblical Text?” There was a lot of exchange between Yuri and his listeners as he gladly answered many questions. Thank you! Concordia Foundation based in St. … [Read more...]
New Catechist Blessed for Service
On June 13, 2021 at the Lutheran Congregation of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Daniil Urayevski from Vyborg received a blessing to serve as a catechist. The blessing ceremony was performed by Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi. Daniil is an extramural student at the ELCIR Theological Institute. He's doing his summer internship at the congregations of the … [Read more...]
Siberian Deanery Meets in Ulan-Ude
From June 10-13, 2021, the clergymen of the ELCIR Siberian Deanery gathered at the Congregation of Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, for fellowship and a series of seminars under the overarching topic “Faithfulness in Ministry.” For the ministers in Siberia it was a rare chance to meet all together with Bishop Ivan Laptev and Dean Ville Melanen. Rev. Juha … [Read more...]
Governor Beglov Sends Russia Day Greetings to Bishop Laptev
The letter of greetings on the occasion of Russia Day from Governor of St. Petersburg Aleksandr Beglov to Bishop Ivan Laptev (English translation): "Dear Ivan Sergeyevich, "I wish you a happy Russia Day! "This national holiday unites us all in our sincere feelings for our Fatherland and our desire to work for its development and … [Read more...]
Dean Panchu Attends Celebration of Russia Day
On June 11, 2021, Rev. Dean Olav Panchu of the ELCIR Volga Deanery attended a celebration meeting in the Building of the Saratov Oblast Government in Saratov on the occasion of Russia Day, a national holiday of the Russian Federation (June 12). Rev. Panchu is a member of a council under the Oblast Governor. Post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
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