On Septuagesima Sunday, February 9, 2020, the 9th Sunday before Easter, Ivan Laptev was ordained as the new Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia. The ordination ceremony and the celebration were held at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg. The episcopal ordination was performed by the Right Reverend … [Read more...]
LWF Congratulates Bishop Elect Ivan Laptev
A letter of congratulation for Bishop Ivan Laptev from the LWF “But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love (...) We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name”. Psalm 33:18.20-21 Dear Brother in Christ, First and foremost, … [Read more...]
Emblem for Bishop’s Certificate
This emblem will feature in the certificate that will be given to the new bishop of The Church of Ingria on February 9, 2020. The emblem was drawn by Rev. Fyodor Tulynin based on a sketch by Bishop Arri Kugappi. Original news post in Russian at vk.com … [Read more...]
SELK Congratulates Bishop Elect Ivan Laptev
A letter of congratulation for Bishop Laptev from SELK Hannover, February 5, 2020 Cordial blessings for the consecration into the episcopal ministry Right Reverend Bishop, my dear Brother Laptev, I would like to congratulate you on your election and appointment to the ministry as the bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria, to wish you … [Read more...]
February 2020 Event Calendar of The Church of Ingria
February 2 - Basics of a Meaningful Faith, a seminar in apologetics in St. Mary’s Cathedral. Beginning: 16:30. (Planned as a series of 12 seminars. Follow the schedule in St. Mary’s vk.com group) February 4-7 - Pastoral Leadership Institute International (PLII) seminar at the ELCIR Theological Institute. February 8 - Farewell Celebration of … [Read more...]