On their way to the worldwide conference of the International Lutheran Council in the Philippines, bishop Ivan Laptev and general secretary pastor Evgeny Raskatov visited the most eastern pastor of the Ingrian Church, Dr. Hiroaki Yoshimura, on September 10-12, 2025. Two years ago, Hiroaki was ordained at St. Mary's Cathedral (St. Petersburg) to … [Read more...]
Bishop Ivan Laptev visited the Omsk and Irskutsk congregations
On September 6-7, 2025, Omsk celebrated the 30th anniversary of the revival of its Lutheran parish. The celebration was attended by bishop Ivan Laptev and the former senior pastor, Juha Saari. Saturday was dedicated to lectures on the history of Lutheranism in the Siberian land and specifically in the city of Omsk, as well as reflections on the … [Read more...]
Confirmations and Holy Baptisms in August, 2025
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...]
Children and youth ministry in July and August
On July 6, 2025, and for several consecutive Sundays thereafter, the Sayansky congregation (Irkutsk region) held meetings of the "Vacation with God" program. The initiator and leader was a young minister (17 years old) Yury Tishkin. Together with teacher Tatyana Vozhzova, they conducted classes in two blocks. The first was a Christian block: … [Read more...]
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