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...]
Lenten Message of the ELCI Bishop Arri Kugappi
Day of memory of the victims of the political repressions
On October 30, representatives of religious organizations recalled the victims of the political repressions in the Levashovskaya desert. On behalf of the Church of Ingria, Bishop Arri Kugappi and TICI Rector Rev. Ivan Laptev laid the flowers at the memorial cemetery. photo by pastor Ivan Laptev … [Read more...]
Double Anniversary in the “Sodderskiy” congregation
On August 18, 2018, members of the “Sodderskiy” Lutheran parish celebrated a double Anniversary: 20 years since the official registration of the congregation and 15 years from the day of the consecration of the Church building “The Good Shepherd” in the village of Novye Peski (Karelia). The celebration was attended by the Bishop of the Church … [Read more...]