On January 7, 2024, Christmas Day in the Julian calendar, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev attended Great Vespers at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, part of St. Alexander Nevsky Monastery in St. Petersburg. The invitation had been extended by Metropolitan Barsanuphius of St. Petersburg and Ladoga. Other worshipers included the … [Read more...]
New Year and Christmas greetings of St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov to ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev
"I wish you and your church members a Happy New Year in 2023 and a Merry Christmas! "In these joyous days, special attention is given to the main Christian and general human values—care for our neighbor, compassion and patience, love and mutual understanding. "The Feast of the Nativity of Christ brings every person joyful hopes, … [Read more...]
Easter greetings of St. Petersburg Governor Beglov
Dear Ivan Sergeyevich, My warm greetings to you and all believers on the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ, one of the most revered festivals in the Christian world! Holy Easter fills hearts with joy and hope, strengthens relationships based on good-neighborliness, mutual assistance and concord, and bonds people of different views, ethnicities, … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Governor sends Day of National Unity greetings to Bishop Laptev
ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev has received Day of National Unity greetings from Governor of St. Petersburg Aleksandr Beglov. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev takes part in SPIRF 21
ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev took part in the St. Petersburg International Religious Forum (SPIRF 21) on September 7, 2021. The topic of the rally was Spiritual Activities in the Times of the Pandemic. St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov attended the opening ceremony. In his speech, he noted that by hosting the forum St. Petersburg confirms … [Read more...]