On February 28, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev visited the Lutheran Church of Novosibirsk. The church serves the local community through its various ministries, such as public lectures, English language classes, Bible studies, a year-round catechetical class, outreach to prostitutes, and hosting anonymous addicts' groups. There is always something … [Read more...]
Kondopoga Church introduces visiting tour guides to Lutheranism
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, a group of tour guides from Petrozavodsk visited the Lutheran Church in Kondopoga, Karelia. Catechist Daniil Andreyev introduced the guests to Lutheranism and used the paraments and other church items and furnishings to explain about the church year, liturgical colors, and the Sacraments. Original post in … [Read more...]
Governor Drozdenko wishes a Happy 70th Birthday to Bishop Emeritus Kugappi
On February 14, 2023, the ELCIR Headquarters received a birthday greetings telegram from Governor of Leningrad Oblast Aleksandr Drozdenko for Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi who turned 70! “Dear Vladika, “I wish you a happy birth anniversary! I would like to use this occasion to thank you for everything you have done and are doing to … [Read more...]
Good Hearts Foundation gives food aid in Murmansk
On February 8, 2023, Good Hearts Foundation in Murmansk operated by Lutheran church leaders started giving away readymade food at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murmansk. Five days a week, people can receive a container with a readymade meal. Many take a meal container for their disabled and needy neighbors. Thanks be to God and everyone who made it … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev attends ceremony commemorating the 1944 lifting of the Leningrad Siege
On January 27, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev attended the ceremony in Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Liberation of Leningrad in 1944 from the Nazi Siege during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- …
- 99
- Next Page »