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Ulan-Ude congregation celebrates Christmas Eve in new church building
The Lutheran Church of Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, celebrated Christmas Eve in the new church building and Christmas in its current facility. Pastor Aleksandr Dyshenov ran a Christmas quiz, the choir sang hymns, and the children recited poems. Information courtesy of Anitta Lepomaa Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Update on church construction in Ulan-Ude – You can help!
Winter is Coming to Eastern Siberia By Anitta Lepomaa In Ulan-Ude, the Republic of Buryatia in Eastern Siberia, a church is being built for the Lutheran Congregation of the Grace of Christ. The strongly continental climate causes large temperature changes in as little as one day. Small earthquakes are almost daily. Buildings must withstand … [Read more...]
ELCIR Clergy Visit Roman Catholic Church in Ulan-Ude
While the clergymen of the ELCIR Siberian Deanery were in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, for a meeting, an ELCIR clergy delegation visited the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Congregation and was warmly welcomed by Bishop Kirill Klimovich, Ordinary of St. Joseph’s Diocese in Irkutsk, and Priest Adam Romanyuk, the congregation’s rector. Original … [Read more...]
Siberian Deanery Meets in Ulan-Ude
From June 10-13, 2021, the clergymen of the ELCIR Siberian Deanery gathered at the Congregation of Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, for fellowship and a series of seminars under the overarching topic “Faithfulness in Ministry.” For the ministers in Siberia it was a rare chance to meet all together with Bishop Ivan Laptev and Dean Ville Melanen. Rev. Juha … [Read more...]