One of the important decisions of the 34th Synod of The Church of Ingria which convened on October 14, 2022 was the appointment of the new rector of the ELCIR Theological Institute (TICI). Effective from November 1, 2022, Pastor Konstantin Subbotin, Cand. Sc. (Philology), will be the new rector. The synod also elected a new board of … [Read more...]
34th ELCIR Synod convenes in St. Petersburg
The 34th Synod (annual convention) of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia took place on October 14, 2022. This was the first time the synod had convened both in person at St. Mary’s Lutheran Cathedral of St. Petersburg and online in a Zoom meeting with a voting ability. Many thanks to the press service of St. Mary’s Cathedral for … [Read more...]
The 33rd Synod of The Church of Ingria Convenes in St. Petersburg
On October 15, 2021, St. Mary’s Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg hosted the 33rd Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria. The Synod opened with a worship service where ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev preached on Jn. 4:7-14, stressing that the Church’s task is to proclaim salvation in Christ to sinners. In his report, ELCIR Chief … [Read more...]
33rd Synod of The Church of Ingria – Photos
The 33rd Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia at St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg. October 15, 2021. Photo credit: Liliann Keskinen Photo gallery … [Read more...]
33rd Synod Starts Work
The opening of the 33rd Synod of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia at St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Photo gallery … [Read more...]