Congratulatory speech of Archbishop Jānis Vanags of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia, February 9, 2020: Dear Brothers and Sisters, dear Arri Matveyevich, and of course dear beloved man of God Ivan Sergeyevich, Our Churches, the Church of Ingria and the Church of Latvia, have been in a very good, cordial, brotherly and sisterly relationship … [Read more...]
Russian and Foreign Ecclesiastics, Laypeople, and Gov’t Officials Congratulate Bishop Laptev
The celebration of the new bishop of The Church of Ingria on February 9, 2020, which followed the service of ordination, included many congratulations, greetings, and good wishes extended by representatives of Russian and foreign Christian denominations, partner churches, mission organizations, and Russian and foreign government officials, many of … [Read more...]
Ivan Laptev Ordained as the Bishop of The Church of Ingria
On Septuagesima Sunday, February 9, 2020, the 9th Sunday before Easter, Ivan Laptev was ordained as the new Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia. The ordination ceremony and the celebration were held at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg. The episcopal ordination was performed by the Right Reverend … [Read more...]
LWF Congratulates Bishop Elect Ivan Laptev
A letter of congratulation for Bishop Ivan Laptev from the LWF “But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love (...) We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name”. Psalm 33:18.20-21 Dear Brother in Christ, First and foremost, … [Read more...]
Ordination of the New Bishop of The Church of Ingria
On Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 12:00, everybody is invited to St. Mary’s Cathedral where Ivan Laptev will be ordained as the Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria during a celebratory worship service. The worship will be followed by a tea party and a celebration in honor of the new bishop. Everybody is warmly welcome! The … [Read more...]