Christmas Greetings of Bishop Seppo Häkkinen of the Mikkeli Diocese of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland for Bishop Ivan Laptev To Bishop Ivan Laptev Dear Brother in Christ, The first impression of the Nativity night was shocking. “The shepherds were filled with great fear,” says the Evangelist Luke. The shepherds were used to … [Read more...]
Christmas Greetings of Archbishop Brauer
Christmas Greetings of Archbishop Dietrich Brauer of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia for Bishop Ivan Laptev: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. (Is. 9:2, ESV) "Dear Brother Ivan, "Beyond all doubt, the expiring year was very extraordinary. The darkness showed us its new sides. They still continue to … [Read more...]
Photo Galleries of ELCIR Congregations Celebrating Christmas (cont’d)
Christmas Eve and the Feast of the Nativity at the Lutheran Church of Murmansk Christmas Eve at St. John the Baptist Lutheran Congregation of St. Petersburg The Feast of the Nativity at St. Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church of Primorsk, Leningrad Oblast Christmas Eve at the Lutheran Church of Pushkin, St. Petersburg Photos … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Religion Museum Sends Christmas Greetings to Bishop Laptev
Christmas Greetings for Bishop Laptev from the State Museum of the History of Religion in St. Petersburg "To the Right Reverend Bishop Ivan Laptev of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia "Right Reverend Bishop, "Please receive the cordial greetings of the directorate and employees of the State Museum of the History of … [Read more...]
Head of Karelia Extends Christmas Greetings
Christmas Greetings from Head of the Republic of Karelia Artur Parfyonchikov, December 25, 2020 "Dear Friends and Fellow-Countrymen, "Today, many people are celebrating Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar. I’d like to extend my greetings to you on this special joyful feast! "It gives us faith in the best, helps us believe that … [Read more...]
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