On February 16, 2021, Bishop Ivan Laptev visited the Congregation of Luga, Leningrad Oblast. He talked with the church members about the long-term plans and tasks of The Church of Ingria. The congregants and the bishop discussed future plans and brought up important issues. The bishop led a prayer meeting with a confession of sins and anointing. … [Read more...]
Cross of St. Henry Arrives in Russia
Last year, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi was awarded the Cross of St. Henry. The decoration ceremony was to take place in Helsinki on March 23, 2020, however it didn't happen because of the closed borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decoration has finally reached the awardee! Source … [Read more...]
Dean Subbotin Visits Two Churches in Udmurtia
On February 16, 2021, Uralic Dean Konstantin Subbotin visited two congregations in Udmurtia: Izhevsk and Gurez-Pudga. The church of Izhevsk celebrated the 29th anniversary of its rebirth in the post-Soviet time. Brothers and sisters in Christ in Udmurtia enjoyed a warm meeting! Source & photos … [Read more...]
Update on Church of Murmansk
Dobriye serdtsa (Good Hearts) Social Aid Foundation in association with the ELCIR Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk continues collaboration with the city’s Special Education School #3, teaching Sunday school classes to deaf and visually impaired children. The foundation has launched a project called “Discovering the World Together” for disabled … [Read more...]
EXCERPTS FROM THE DECISIONS OF THE ELCIR SYNODAL COUNCIL OF JANUARY 29, 2021
- Appoint Pastor Ivan Hutter deputy chairman of the Synodal Council. - Pastor Mikhail Ivanov was elected chairman of the ELCIR Headquarters Collegium, Business Manager Aleksandr Smirnov was elected deputy chairman. - The composition of the Bishop’s Council shall include Deans by virtue of their position, ELCIR Chief Secretary, TICI … [Read more...]
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