On May 8 and 9, 2022, Vladislav Milyutin, MA in history, gave lectures at the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia, about Ingrian Finns in the era of the Bolshevik Revolution and Stalinist repression in the 20th century. Vladislav also continues a lecture series about Ingrians at the Lutheran Church of Chalna, Karelia. Many thanks to Vladislav, a … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday confirmations in Chalna
The Feast of Easter April 17, 2022 saw a double celebration at the Lutheran Church of Chalna, Karelia, as Andrei and Sergei were confirmed! "May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." (2 Pet. 1:2) Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Church History Lecture in Chalna
On November 20, 2021, Ivan Skorets, MDiv, a graduate of St. Petersburg Theological Academy of The Russian Orthodox Church and officer of the Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, presented a lecture at the Lutheran Church of Chalna about the history of the Graeco-Russian Church in Karelia from the 10th to the 21st century. Many thanks, Ivan, … [Read more...]
Historian Milyutin Lectures on American Finns
At the Lutheran churches in Chalna and Petrozavodsk, Karelia, in late September and on October 9, 2021 respectively, Vladislav Milyutin, master of history, presented a lecture entitled “American Finns: in Search of a New Home.” A two and a half minute report about the lecture aired on Viestit Karjala news program on Rossiya 1 Karelia, a … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Chalna
This past Sunday September 5, 2021 was a special day for the Lutheran Congregation of Chalna, Karelia, as Risto entered into full communion with the Lutheran Church through the rite of confirmation! May God richly bless Risto as he follows Jesus! Congratulations! During the divine service, the minister of the church also blessed the youngest … [Read more...]