On March 17, 2021, the diaconal group of the Congregation of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, brought clothes and shoes as humanitarian aid to the Gatchina Clinical Inter-District Hospital. There are situations when a patient is brought in by ambulance in nothing more than a bed sheet or blanket. Cardiology workers were very grateful for the aid! … [Read more...]
Prayer for Christian Unity in Gatchina
On January 24, 2021, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, hosted activities in connection with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the texts and devotions to be used around the world were prepared by the ecumenical monastic community of women in Grandchamp, Switzerland. The participants of … [Read more...]
Season’s Greetings & Gift Giving in Skvoritsy
On December 19, 2020, the diaconal team of the Congregation of Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, along with Pastors Pavel Krylov and Roman Pavlov and other caring church members brought Advent greetings to their brothers and sisters in Christ and gave them gifts in anticipation of Christmas Vigil and Christmas. Praise God for this opportunity! Many … [Read more...]
Skvoritsy Church Celebrates Anniversary
During the divine service on October 11, 2020, the Congregation of Skvoritsy celebrated the 14th anniversary of St. Catherine Church’s dedication after a renovation. Bishop Ivan Laptev and TICI students came to congratulate the congregation and participate in the festive worship service. The church's choir joined in with the congratulations. The … [Read more...]
Children’s Bible Studies in Summer
In summer, some of the Church of Ingria congregations conduct regular Bible studies for children. At the Congregation in Skvoritsy, Leningrad Oblast, the latest class on Jesus fasting in the wilderness and His temptation by the devil, included an illustrative visit to the church’s roof. (Lk. 4:9-12) At the Congregation in Kem, Karelia, they … [Read more...]