On October 13, 2022, a team of workers from the Consulate General of Finland, St. Petersburg, led by Consul General Sannamaaria Vanamo visited St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, during a tour of the city. Ms. Consul General was interested to hear the history of the congregation told by its senior pastor Rev. Viktor … [Read more...]
Prayer for Christian Unity in Gatchina
On January 23, 2022, the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, held a prayer service as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The worshipers sang hymns of the ecumenical Taizé Community. The prayer service was attended by ca. 30 people from the Roman Catholic, Methodist, Russian Orthodox, and … [Read more...]
ELCIR Pastor and Other Christians Greet Baptist Brothers and Sisters as They Celebrate Together
On July 27, 2021, Senior Pastor Viktor Vorontsov of Tuutari Lutheran Congregation in Pikkolovo, Leningrad Oblast, extended his greetings to the members and guests of the Baptist Congregation in Krasnoye Selo, St. Petersburg, celebrating the congregation's 30th anniversary. The attendance included guests from Baptist and other evangelical churches … [Read more...]
Prayer for Christian Unity in Gatchina
On January 24, 2021, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, hosted activities in connection with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the texts and devotions to be used around the world were prepared by the ecumenical monastic community of women in Grandchamp, Switzerland. The participants of … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Gatchina Pastor
“. . . I was sick and you visited me.” (Mt. 25:36, ESV) I’d like to thank Bishop Ivan Laptev for visiting also my humble home on December 16 to share the joy of Christmas, support my family, and pray together in spite of his busy schedule. May our Lord give the leader of our Church His rich blessings which have all things needed for serving … [Read more...]