On the 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2022 Aleksei Heglund (Lutheran Congregation of Ruskeala, Karelia) and Yefim Romanenko (Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Congregation of Moscow) were ordained into the Office of Pastor at the Lutheran Congregation of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. We wish the brothers to bear good fruit as they serve unto the glory … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Ingrian church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Moscow
On July 17, 2022, the 5th Sunday after Trinity, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev co-officiated at the divine service at Sts. Peter and Paul Ingrian Lutheran Church of Moscow. Our congratulations to Ivan and Angelina who received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism! “O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Introduces New Dean as Moscow Deanery Clergy Meet Online
By Rev. Yaroslav Boichenko, Dean of the ELCIR Moscow Deanery Thanks be to God! “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron.” (Ps. 133:1-2, ESV) On January 25-26, 2021, Bishop Ivan Laptev, Southern Region Dean Valeri Antipov, and … [Read more...]
Basics of Christian Faith to Be Taught in Moscow Starting Oct. 4
The Basics of Christian Faith course will be taught at Sts. Peter and Paul ELCIR Congregation in Moscow on Sundays starting from October 4, 2020. The course is for people of any conviction and religious affiliation. Consider bringing a friend. The course will be taught in Russian. Instructor: Deacon Yefim Romanenko, Cand. Sc. (Philosophy). Read … [Read more...]
Deacon Raskatov to Lead Seminars in Moscow
On February 14-15, 2020, Deacon Yevgeni Raskatov, the minister of St. Anne’s Congregation in St. Petersburg and head of the ELCIR Mission Office, will visit Moscow. He will conduct a series of seminars on congregational mission work. February 14 – Seminar: “Mission in the City: a Practical Guide” at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Congregation. Time: … [Read more...]