On May 15, 2024, the International Day of Families proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, Nevskaya Ratusha Business Center in St. Petersburg hosted a forum entitled “Developing the Institute of Traditional Family. St. Petersburg’s Experience.” The event’s goal was to share experiences and to further cooperation of religious organizations with … [Read more...]
15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast upholds traditional family values
The 15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast: Family, Traditional Family Values was held on May 14, 2024. ELCIR Lutherans participated in the event. Bishop Ivan Laptev said a short homily, read Mt. 19:5-6 out loud and lifted a prayer. Married for 44 years, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and his wife Alina received … [Read more...]
ELCIR and PLI hold seminar for ministers and their spouses
From April 24-27, 2024, the ELCIR Theological Institute hosted a seminar for church ministers and their wives in collaboration with Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI provides immersive leadership development for pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses to lead out the mission of God with grace, joy, influence, and impact, specific to … [Read more...]
ELCR and ELCIR sign joint declaration on family and marriage
On April 24, 2024, Archbishop Vladimir Provorov of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia and Bishop Ivan Laptev of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia met at the ELCIR headquarters in St. Petersburg. The ecclesiastics signed a Joint Declaration on Family and Marriage. The Declaration is a joint vision of our Churches on … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev attends consecration of new bishops in Estonia
April 23, 2024 saw the consecration of three bishops for The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. The ceremony took place in Tallinn, the country’s capital. The ELCIR was represented by Bishop Ivan Laptev and Liliann Keskinen. Congratulations for the bishops Ove Sander, Anti Toplaan, and Marko Tiitus! Bishop Ove Sander is rector of the … [Read more...]
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