“. . . I was sick and you visited me.” (Mt. 25:36, ESV) I’d like to thank Bishop Ivan Laptev for visiting also my humble home on December 16 to share the joy of Christmas, support my family, and pray together in spite of his busy schedule. May our Lord give the leader of our Church His rich blessings which have all things needed … [Read more...]
Commemorative Gift for Jaani kirik
On December 13, 2020, medalist sculptor Andrei Mishin gifted St. John’s Church of St. Petersburg (Jaani kirik) a commemorative sign called Peterburi Jaani kiriku 160. The sign includes a cast medal of his own authorship called The Lord’s Baptism. This gift is in commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the church's dedication. The medal is one of … [Read more...]
Church of Zelenogorsk Remembers St. Lucia
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...]
Church of Sortavala Celebrates Pikkujoulu
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, the church in Sortavala, Karelia, celebrated Pikkujoulu, “Little Christmas.” It’s a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas among colleagues, fellow-students, coworkers, and friends. Together, we sang a thanksgiving hymn and then ate the tastiest riisipuuro (a type of rice pudding) with kissel and … [Read more...]
ELCIR Diaconal Dept. Receives Ca. ₽500,000 to Aid Clergy and Lay Members
By Aleksandr Smirnov, head of the ELCIR Diaconal Department We are happy to report that in this difficult pandemic period the ELCIR Diaconal Department has received around half a million rubles from supporters of our ministry for the aid project to provide our pastors and church members with medicines and food. As we do social work in the … [Read more...]
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