"I wish you and your church members a Happy New Year in 2023 and a Merry Christmas! "In these joyous days, special attention is given to the main Christian and general human values—care for our neighbor, compassion and patience, love and mutual understanding. "The Feast of the Nativity of Christ brings every person joyful hopes, … [Read more...]
New Year greetings of ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, With all my heart I wish you a blessed new year in 2023 A.D.! As He calls us to be confident in God’s mercy, the Lord makes us a promise, “Won’t God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won’t he be concerned for them? He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son … [Read more...]
Koltushi Lutheran Church celebrates Christmas with confirmation
Christmas Day December 25, 2022 saw the confirmation of Maria Nikiforova, organist at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Maria is a graduate of St. Petersburg State Conservatory, assistant to the chief organ repairman of the Mariinsky Theater, concert organist and winner of international contests. Currently, Maria attends the cantor … [Read more...]
Christmas procession in Kem
This year was the first time the Christmas procession of the Cross carried out annually by the Lutheran Church of Kem, Karelia, on Christmas Eve went through the town’s residential areas. Before, the procession went only around the church building. The new longer route was approved by the Kemsky District administration. Photos by Olga … [Read more...]
Christmas and New Year greetings of Governor of Leningrad Oblast Aleksandr Drozdenko to ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi
Dear Ivan Sergeyevich, Dear Arri Matveyevich, My sincere greetings for the New Year and Christmas! May the coming year bring you and your loved ones only good changes and give you as many wonderful joyful days as possible. With all my heart I wish you good health, energy and strength to accomplish all the things … [Read more...]
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