The Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Petrozavodsk celebrated its 50th anniversary from Jan 31 through Feb 2, 2020. Click here to see photo gallery … [Read more...]
Congregation in Petrozavodsk to Mount Memorial Plaque
A memorial plaque of the Holy Spirit Congregation in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, Russia, will be mounted in Gvardeiskaya Street where the original church facility was located. In photo: the previous congregational pastor Rev. Viktor Grinevich and Rev. Andrei Antonov who started worship in Russian in the congregation in the mid-1990's. Original news … [Read more...]
Bishop Kugappi and Bishop Elect Laptev Congratulate Petrozavodsk Congregation on 50th Anniversary
On February 1, 2020, Bishop Arri Kugappi and Bishop Elect Ivan Laptev congratulated the Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia, on its 50th anniversary. Video credits: Deacon Anton Rudoi. Watch the videos in original news post at vk.com … [Read more...]
Church in Petrozavodsk Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On January 31, 2020, the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, began to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the congregation. The celebration will continue for three days. Everyone was invited to the unveiling of a memorial plaque and a prayer service. Original news post in Russian at vk.com … [Read more...]
Concordia Foundation Holds Seminar in Pitkyaranta
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Concordia Foundation held a seminar and a lecture at the ELCIR congregation in Pitkyaranta, Karelia, Russian Federation. Yuri Bespechanski spoke about the work of the Foundation, its literature, and about proclaiming the Gospel where the Lord has placed us. Praise the Lord for the blessed time! Concordia Foundation is a … [Read more...]