Photos of Sunday school students at the church of Pushkin, St. Petersburg, during the Russian-language worship service on December 20, 2020. Thank you all for the performance and the joyful Christmas spirit! Source, photos & video … [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...]
Photos of Worship and Bible Studies for Children on Advent 1
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