On January 22, 2023, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church of Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, received Christians from different denominations for joint prayer and sharing as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Around 40 people attended the event. Greetings and homilies were extended and offered by St. Nicholas Senior Pastor Viktor … [Read more...]
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Festival of church song and organ music in Gatchina
On January 21, 2023, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church of Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, held an interfaith festival of church song and organ music. Participants: Otroki v peshchi (“Three Youths in the Furnace”) men’s singing ensemble, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church choir, All Saints’ Russian Orthodox Church choir from Gatchina, and int’l contest … [Read more...]
Finnish Consul General visits Lutheran church in Gatchina
On October 13, 2022, a team of workers from the Consulate General of Finland, St. Petersburg, led by Consul General Sannamaaria Vanamo visited St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, during a tour of the city. Ms. Consul General was interested to hear the history of the congregation told by its senior pastor Rev. Viktor … [Read more...]
Heads of Gatchinsky District gov’t wish happy anniversary to Dean Krylov
On August 30, 2022, heads of local government in Gatchinsky District, Leningrad Oblast, sent birthday greetings to Rev. Pavel Krylov, dean of the ELCIR West Ingrian Deanery, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, for his 50th birth anniversary. English translation: "Dear Pavel … [Read more...]
Music Festival of The Church of Ingria held in St. Petersburg
On April 23, 2022, St. Mary’s Lutheran Cathedral of St. Petersburg hosted a music festival which gathered congregational choirs from the St. Petersburg and West Ingrian Deaneries of the ELCIR, located in the St. Petersburg urban area and Leningrad Oblast. Opening the event, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi offered a homily about spiritual vigilance. … [Read more...]