“. . . I was sick and you visited me.” (Mt. 25:36, ESV) I’d like to thank Bishop Ivan Laptev for visiting also my humble home on December 16 to share the joy of Christmas, support my family, and pray together in spite of his busy schedule. May our Lord give the leader of our Church His rich blessings which have all things needed … [Read more...]
Commemorative Gift for Jaani kirik
On December 13, 2020, medalist sculptor Andrei Mishin gifted St. John’s Church of St. Petersburg (Jaani kirik) a commemorative sign called Peterburi Jaani kiriku 160. The sign includes a cast medal of his own authorship called The Lord’s Baptism. This gift is in commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the church's dedication. The medal is one of … [Read more...]
Church of Zelenogorsk Remembers St. Lucia
On December 13, 2020, the Lutheran church of Zelenogorsk, a suburb of St. Petersburg, remembered Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr (ca. 283 – ca. 303). This day is widely commemorated in Sweden and other countries. On that day, a girl who plays the role of St. Lucia (from Lat. lux = “light”) wears a wreath of lit candles on her head. In photos: … [Read more...]
New Confirmation in St. Petersburg
On the 3rd Sunday in Advent, the Lord added another wonderful sister in Christ to the close-knit family of St. Michael’s Church in St. Petersburg. Olga Mikhosenko had been coming to worship services for a long time, finding her spiritual home in this congregation, and finally made the decision to be confirmed. Each of those in attendance of the … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Firm to Plan Reuse of Primorsk Lutheran Church
The authors of the redevelopment of Skorokhod Shoe Factory in St. Petersburg as a housing loft will work on the Lutheran church in Primorsk. It is known now who will design a plan to convert the Lutheran church in Vyborgsky District of Leningrad Oblast into a concert & exhibition center. As it became known to 47news, on December 4, … [Read more...]
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