Dear Ivan Sergeyevich, I sincerely wish you a joyful Feast of the Nativity of Christ! The coming of God’s Son into this world changed the course of history forever. The world plunged into darkness was illuminated by heavenly light—the light of God’s Mercy, which brings salvation to all people. We believe it and feel it in a special … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev attends opening event as St. Petersburg Catholic seminary starts 30th academic year
On October 13, 2022, at the invitation of Roman Catholic Archbishop Paolo Pezzi, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev attended the opening ceremony of the 30th academic year of Mary the Queen of the Apostles Higher Theological Seminary of The Roman Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. Msgr. Sergei Timashov, seminary rector, opened the ceremony. A … [Read more...]