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...]
St. Mary’s Church Celebrates Finland’s Independence Day
On December 6, 2021, St. Mary’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg had a festive worship service marking Finland’s Independence Day, December 6. Leading up to the celebration was a reception at the Consulate General of Finland in St. Petersburg on December 3. Many thanks to Consul General Mrs. Sannamaaria Vanamo for the opportunities to do … [Read more...]
Finland’s Consul General Visits St. Mary’s Church
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Consul General of Finland Sannamaaria Vanamo was on a friendly visit to St. Mary’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg. Mrs. Vanamo was very interested to learn about the history and present day of the congregation. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Finland’s Consul General Visits Koltushi
On September 22, 2021, Sannamaaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Ms. Vanamo took office as Consul General in April 2021. Her program included visiting the Koltushi Community Social Service Center where a memorial plaque was inaugurated in memory of Sister Helena Lyra (1941-2008) who was … [Read more...]