On Sunday, August 9, 2020, St. George’s Church in Koltushi celebrated the confirmation of young people from different Church of Ingria congregations! Starting on July 30, the confirmation training gathered young men and ladies from Cheboksary, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Saransk (Velmema Church), St. Petersburg (St. Anne’s and St. Mary’s), Toksovo, … [Read more...]
Confirmation Training Coming to a Close in Koltushi
The confirmation training for young people in Koltushi is coming to a close. The events of almost each day full of spiritual programs, lectures, excursions, etc., are covered in the VK group of ELCIR Children & Youth Department (in Russian). Photo gallery … [Read more...]
New Catechist Installed
On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Vladislav Golubovas from Olonets, a 2nd-year student at the Theological Institute, was installed as a catechist at St. George's Congregation in Koltushi. Congratulations and God's blessings in the ministry! Source: VK … [Read more...]
Rzhev Church Members Visit Churches in St. Petersburg Region
Photos of church members from Rzhev with their pastor Rev. Valeri Antipov visiting St. Mary's and St. Anne's Churches in St. Petersburg, St. Peter's Church in Malye Kolpany, churches in Pushkin, Gatchina, Koltushi, and Skvoritsy on August 1, 2020. Click here to see photos … [Read more...]
SPb Deanery Conducts Summer Retreat, Plans Camping
Activities of the St. Petersburg Deanery of The Church of Ingria Summer Spiritual Days. Fathers & Children Camping. It’s been around ten years that the St. Petersburg Deanery has been organizing summertime retreats and outings for church members called Spiritual Days. The idea originated from the close friendship with Firstborn Laestadians in … [Read more...]