On All Saints’ Day, ELCIR Bishop Laptev and several church members lifted a prayer at the abandoned Lutheran church of the former Vuoksela Parish, which is nowadays Romashki, Leningrad Oblast. As we believe in the power of the resurrection, we pray that spiritual life be brought back to this church one day. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Reformation Sunday confirmations in St. Petersburg
During the Reformation Sunday worship service on October 30, 2022, Aleksandr and Yekaterina Sazonov were confirmed at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg. Cordial greetings to the new members of St. Mary! We wish Aleksandr and Yekaterina and their wonderful children to keep growing in the faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and … [Read more...]
Rev. Subbotin is new rector of Theological Institute
During the Reformation Sunday worship service on October 30, 2022, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev installed Pastor Konstantin Subbotin in the position of Rector of the ELCIR Theological Institute. The new rector took up his duties on November 1. Please keep Pastor Konstantin and his new ministry in your prayers! “You then, my child, be … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Vyborg
On October 23, 2022, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev visited the Lutheran Church of Vyborg, Leningrad Oblast. A Vyborg newspaper took his interview (click here to read his full interview in Russian). Quote: “For me, the Church is living people with their joys and problems, it's specific ministers and parishioners who need support and whose lives I want to … [Read more...]
ELCIR Events Calendar for November 2022
(October 31) – November 11 – Initial Theological Course at the ELCIR Theological Institute. November 1 – All Saints’ Day. Memorial services in ELCIR congregations. (May be moved to November 5). November 3-6 – “Hear your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” Youth retreat at the Lutheran Church of Yukki, … [Read more...]
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