From April 1-3, 2022, Rev. Andrei Antonov, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia, and some of the church members visited a sister congregation in Finland—the Lutheran Church of Virrat. On the way, they also visited their church’s old friends—former senior pastor Rev. Antero Paananen in Pieksämäki and Rev. Jussi Pitkänen in … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Sortavala
We're happy to share that sister in Christ Natalia was confirmed at the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia, on the Septuagesima Sunday, February 13, 2022! Thanks be to our Lord! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Rev. Antonov Leads Worship in Finland
On January 30, 2022, Rev. Andrei Antonov, Senior Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia, celebrated a worship service at the partner Lutheran Church of Virrat, Finland. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Sortavala
On Christmas Day December 25, 2021 Anastasia was confirmed at the Lutheran Church of Sortavala, Karelia. Thanks be to God! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
St. Anne Youth Visit Churches in Karelia
The photos on the link below show a group of young members of St. Anne’s Lutheran Church from St. Petersburg visiting the Lutheran Church in Sortavala, Karelia with their pastor Rev. Raskatov, head of the ELCIR Mission Department, on November 17, 2021. During their time in Karelia, the group also visited the church in Ruskeala. Rev. Raskatov shared … [Read more...]