On May 13 and June 3, 2023, ELCIR volunteers traveled to Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Oblast, to do a cleanup in an old Lutheran cemetery which turned 245 this year! Sometimes called St. Regina Cemetery, this cemetery is 185 years older than the town of Vsevolozhsk and reflects an important part of the region’s history. The second … [Read more...]
Baptism in Petrozavodsk
On May 13, 2023, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to little Darya, the daughter of catechist Danil and Lydia Andreyev of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Petrozavodsk, Karelia. God’s richest blessings to their entire family! Photo by Anton Kronholm Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Regional interethnic cooperation council meets at Koltushi church
On May 25, 2023, the Council for Interethnic Cooperation of the Vsevolozhsk District administration met at St. George's Lutheran Church in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Rev. Ivan Hutter, the congregation’s senior pastor and the dean of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery, spoke about the history of the local church. After the meeting, the … [Read more...]
117 attend St. Anne’s online course of Christian faith
St. Anne’s Lutheran Church a.k.a. Annenkirche in St. Petersburg taught an online Basics of Christian Faith Course from February to May 2023. 305 people enrolled, 117 attended the entire course, 69 passed the test. Congratulations to all the participants! Course graduates come Belgorod Oblast, Bryansk, Krasnodar Krai, Leningrad … [Read more...]
Consul General of Finland visits the Theological Institute
On May 24, 2023, Ms. Sannamaaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited the ELCIR Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. … [Read more...]
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