On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev assisted by St. Petersburg Dean Ivan Hutter ordained Vladimir Shilovski into the Office of Pastor. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Children’s ombudswoman expresses gratitude to Bishop Laptev
On September 27, 2021, Children's Rights Commissioner of Leningrad Oblast Tamara Litvinova presented a letter of gratitude to ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev for participating in the campaign "The Leningrad Family = Industriousness and Support" and giving support and assistance to families who have many children. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Skvoritsy
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Bishop Laptev visited the church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast. Click for photos … [Read more...]
Finland’s Consul General visits Koltushi
On September 22, 2021, Sannamaaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Ms. Vanamo took office as Consul General in April 2021. Her program included visiting the Koltushi Community Social Service Center where a memorial plaque was inaugurated in memory of Sister Helena Lyra (1941-2008) who was … [Read more...]
Heads of Russian Protestant churches meet in Moscow
On September 16, 2021, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev participated in the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia. The 90th meeting took place in Moscow. An important item on the agenda was the future work of the recently established Council for Protestant Education. Bishop Laptev is on its board as Rector of the … [Read more...]
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