News story on Karelian TV in Finnish about church life under lockdown in Karelia Based on a Russian translation by Darya Shkurlyatyeva Last Sunday, many Christians including Lutherans celebrated Palm Sunday. The faithful spent the holiday at home as all pubic associations including religious ones had to close their doors to prevent the spread of … [Read more...]
Bishop’s Hour Live-Streamed from Koltushi
On March 28, 2020, Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi led a pilot live-stream of the Bishop’s Hour from the sacristy of St. George’s Church in Koltushi. The live stream could be watched via Church of Ingria vk.com and facebook pages. Feedback was by typing comments online where viewers could ask questions or send prayer requests. … [Read more...]
Joint Project of St. Michael’s Lutheran and Christian Medics’ Guild Gets under Way
On February 1, 2020, St. Michael’s Lutheran Congregation in St. Petersburg held the first meeting of Medics to Non-Medics, a joint project of St. Michael’s Lutheran and the Christian Medics’ Guild based in St. Petersburg. Immunologist and Guild Head Nikolai Vasiliev presented a public lecture opening the project. It so happened, not coincidentally, … [Read more...]
Bishop Kugappi and Bishop Elect Laptev Congratulate Petrozavodsk Congregation on 50th Anniversary
On February 1, 2020, Bishop Arri Kugappi and Bishop Elect Ivan Laptev congratulated the Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia, on its 50th anniversary. Video credits: Deacon Anton Rudoi. Watch the videos in original news post at vk.com … [Read more...]
Lenten Message of the ELCI Bishop Arri Kugappi
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