On August 27, 2021, the ELCIR Synodal Council held a field session at St. John the Baptist Congregation of Gubanitsy, Leningrad Oblast. In addition to the usual agenda, the council discussed the Church’s social diaconal ministry and visited the Social Diaconal Center in Kikerino. Bishop Laptev hopes such field sessions become a good tradition so … [Read more...]
Clergymen and Lay Members Gather to Pray and Celebrate 410 Years of Ingrian Church
“And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you. . . that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” (Deut. 8:2-3, ESV) This Bible passage prefaced a prayer service led by Bishop Ivan Laptev at the memorial cross in Lembolovo, … [Read more...]
ELCIR pastor and other Christians greet Baptist brothers and sisters as they celebrate together
On July 27, 2021, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov of Tuutari Lutheran Congregation in Pikkolovo, Leningrad Oblast, extended his greetings to the members and guests of the Baptist Congregation in Krasnoye Selo, St. Petersburg, celebrating the congregation's 30th anniversary. The attendance included guests from Baptist and other evangelical churches … [Read more...]
Church of Maliye Kolpany Hosts Master Class in Ethnic Ingrian Culture
On August 1, 2021, Seura Society of Ingrian Finns in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, taught a master class in making ethnic Ingrian dolls at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Maliye Kolpany. The class was part of a project called "The Real Culture of Native Peoples in Leningrad Oblast for Schoolchildren." The photos are copyright Gatchinskaya pravda … [Read more...]
Villagers and Guests Commemorate Victims of Political Repression
On July 31, 2021, residents of Tiskolovo, Konnovo, Gakkovo, Vybye, Kirjamo, Bolshoye Kuzyomkino and guests from Kingisepp, all of which places are located in the St. Petersburg region, gathered for an annual meeting at the monument near Kirjamo to commemorate local residents who had suffered the political repressions of 1939-1940. Senior Pastor … [Read more...]
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