On Friday evening December 14 we celebrated the Christmas season by singing our favorite Christmas Carols in English in St. Mary’s Church in St. Petersburg. It was a wonderful time of singing, sharing, learning and music. Many thanks to all of those who came, and those who helped with the music. We hope to see you all again next … [Read more...]
315th Anniversary of St. Petersburg
On may 27, the day of celebration of the 315th anniversary of the founding of St. Petersburg, a solemn ceremony of laying flowers was held at the monument to Peter the Great on the Senate square. Rev. Mikhail Ivanov, ELCI Cathedral’s senior pastor and Chief secretary of the Synod, took part in the ceremony on behalf of the Church of … [Read more...]
Ordination of a deacon
Arthur Semenov, a catechist of St. Anna’s Church, was ordained as a deacon. The ordination was served by Right Reverend Arri Kugappi, Bishop of the Church of Ingria. After the diaconal Ordination, Arthur Semenov will serve in St. Anna’s Church (Annenkirche) in St. Petersburg. the Annenkirche news webpage in VKontakte … [Read more...]
Worship service in Kronstadt
The last Sunday before Lent. The Worship service and tea time in the congregation in Kronstadt. Photo report (by deacon Pavel Tsvetkov). … [Read more...]