Synod 2019 The first day of the Synod opened with a Divine Service. The official business began with an opening speech by the Main Secretary, pastor Mikhail Ivanov. This year, out of a concern for fairness, he did not present a full report, as he was one of the four candidates for the post of Bishop, but only reminded those gathered that the … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Message
Fellow servants in Christ, citizens of Finland! After consulting with the Christian legal center in Moscow, we are obliged to inform all of you that voting is not possible for pastors and deacons of the Church of Ingria, who are citizens of Finland, as the Ministry of Justice will challenge the results of the election in court. This is the … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Council meeting in Koltushi
On August 29, a meeting of the Bishop’s Council was held at the Theological Institute Of the Church of Ingria, during which the applicants were also interviewed. This year the Lord has blessed the Theological Institute with a large number of applicants from the various parishes of the Church of Ingria! information from the TICI official page … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Koltushi
On August 4th, in the Koltushi parish, 30 young people were accepted into Church fellowship. During the course of two weeks, they underwent courses in the Theological Institute. They came from various corners of Russia, where different parishes of the Ingrian Church are located. It was a celebration for the whole Church! We pray that they … [Read more...]
Ordination of a deacon in Moscow
On June 9, in the day of Pentecost, during the Worship Service in the Stt. Peter and Paul’s congregation in Moscow Bishop of the Church of Ingria Arri Kugappi ordained catechist Efim Romanenko as a deacon. The Worship service was held by senior pastor Rev. Dmitry Lotov, and new deacon Efim Romanenko preached and assisted at Holy Communion. The … [Read more...]