Many thanks to the pastors and deacons of The Church of Ingria who have been leading the churchwide online evening prayer! Some of them recorded the prayer in their church, others prayed at their home altar. They have different technical capabilities and internet connection speeds. We are grateful to each who has responded! By now, 25 ministers … [Read more...]
ELCIR Bishop Receives Visitors Online
The bishop's online reception As the ELCIR Central Office is working remotely, we continue to receive visitors online. The bishop is available for online conversation every Wednesday. Choose one of the time options on a Wednesday and sign up for a conversation with the bishop. Times: 13:00; 13:30; 14:00; 14:30; 15:00; 15:30; 16:00; 16:30; 17:00; … [Read more...]
Ingrian Cantors Sing Hymn and Record Audio in Remote Mode
SURREXIT DOMINUS VERE! A distance choir of Church of Ingria cantors would like to present you with an Easter song! Each recorded their part at home and then we joined the voices together into one choir and ensemble! This is our first experiment, and next time we will try and edit together a video! Many thanks to the cantors and their friends who … [Read more...]
Photos and Videos of Easter Worship in ELCIR Congregations
Video of the Easter worship service in St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg, April 12, 2020 (starting from 6:14). Original post on VK Photos and videos of the Easter worship service at Sts. Peter and Paul Congregation in Vyborg, April 12, 2020 Photo credits: Olga Mironova, Irina Sukhareva, Roman SukharevVideo credits: Irina Sukhareva, … [Read more...]
Easter 2020 Address of Bishop Ivan Laptev
https://youtu.be/7LLAimoVvUU Christ is risen! The sorrow and fear of the Myrrhbearers who came to the tomb changed into awe and joy when they saw the stone rolled back from the tomb and the angel sitting on it. Matthew the Evangelist testifies for us, “The angel of the Lord said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who … [Read more...]