On June 13, 2021, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Saratov celebrated its 20th anniversary! The celebration started with a festive liturgy and a cross procession. The church’s senior pastor Rev. Olav Panchu preached a sermon. The congregation’s first curate Deacon Vladimir Grigoryev and sacristan Aleksandr Yerofeyev assisted in the … [Read more...]
Easter Greetings of Minister Troshina, Saratov Oblast
Greetings of Natalia Troshina, minister of the Saratov Oblast for domestic policy and public relations, to Rev. Olav Panchu, Bishop’s Vicar and dean of the ELCIR Volga Deanery, and congregants. To Bishop's Vicar Olav Panchu of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia Very Reverend Dean, I wish you and all your congregants a happy … [Read more...]