On August 8, 2025, senior pastor of the cathedral in St. Petersburg Mikhail Ivanov baptized Mila and Mark on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. On August 10, the Confirmation of Daria, Anna, and Natalia took place at Annenkirche (St. Petersburg). Confirmation was held for Marina at St. Mary's Cathedral, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was performed … [Read more...]
Bishop Ivan Laptev participated in the worship service marking the retirement of archbishop of Latvia Jānis Vanags
On August 29, 2025, bishop of the Church of Ingria Ivan Laptev took part in the solemn worship service at Riga Cathedral. The gathering saw off archbishop Jānis Vanags on his retirement. After 32 years in the position, the archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia concluded his ministry. At the end of the service, archbishop … [Read more...]
Consecration of the church building for the new St. Andrew’s congregation in Tula
On August 10, 2025, the consecration of the church building for the new St. Andrew's congregation in Tula took place. The first worship service was held, led by bishop Ivan Laptev and deacon Filipp Rodionov, attended by ministers from the Moscow, Southern, and St. Petersburg deaneries. The "LUTHER" coffee shop and the home of deacon Filipp's family … [Read more...]
Summer Christian programs for children
From June 30 to July 4, 2025, the Children and Youth Department of the Ingrian Church held its big annual children’s gathering in Koltushi (Leningrad region). This is the most anticipated Christian summer event for children. Over 160 people participated in the gathering. A new workshop was organized for the children – a photography class led by … [Read more...]
New deacon ordained for Annenkirche (St. Petersburg)
On July 6, 2025, bishop Ivan Laptev ordained Mikhail Shestakov for ministry at Annenkirche (St. Petersburg). Currently Mikhail and his wife Varvara are studying in the 3rd year at the Theological Institute. Also this year he completed his bachelor’s degree at the Institute of Philosophy of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia and … [Read more...]
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