Latvian Orthodox Church

Stamp commemorating “The Gospel from Jersika” presented

In August 22, 2020, Latvian Orthodox Church in cooperation with “Latvijas Pasts” and Latvian Christian academy presented postal stamp commemorating 750 years since the “Gospel from Jersika” was copied by Latvian Orthodox believer named Jurģis. It is the oldest known Gospel text from Latvia. The presentation was done in Riga Latvian Society House and was attended by President of Latvian Academy of Sciences Dr. Ojārs Spārītis, Director of Fundamental Library of Latvian University Dr. Venta Kocere, clergym artists and academics. Rector of Latvian Christian academy adressed the audience with extended history overview illuminating development of Orthodox Christianity in Latvia.

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Conference on Sacred Art Heritage in Riga city environment

Academic conference on “Sacred Art heritage in the city environment, monuments and memorial places in Riga and Europe: Experience, practice and conclusions” was held in Riga, September 12-13, 2019. Priest. Jānis Dravants, lecturer at Latvian Christian academy, took part with presentation about “Symbols of the Orthodox Church in the Riga city environment”.

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New book by ass.prof. Guntis Dišlers

Monograph “Towards the other Land” (“Uz citu zemi”) by ass.prof. Guntis Dišlers was published in July, 2019. The book deals with much-debated move of Latvian peasants from the Lutheran denomination into Orthodoxy in mid-19thy century in Latvia. The move is seen from various perspectives – economical, political, spiritual and psychological. Although the move is much-debated, it’s not been covered often in Latvian historiography. List of available literature in three languages is provided along with photographs.

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International conference “Church, Family, School”

In October 31, 2013, rector of LCA prof. S.Gūtmane participated in the XII international conference “Church, Family, School” organized by the Latvian Orthodox Church and held in the Conference hall of the Riga Minicipality. The conference was opened by Metropolite of LOC Alexander and Riga city mayor N.Ušakovs; it was attended  by the minister of […]

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Rector of the LChrA was awarded with the order of St John of Riga

In April 30, celebrating the end of the Easter season, the Metropolitan of Latvian Orthodox Church Alexander awarded the rector of LChrA Dr. Skaidrîte A. Gûtmane with the order of St. John of Riga. The rector received appreciation for her „achievements in Christian spiritual and ethical pedagogy at the Academy”. We celebrate the event and […]

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Exhibition „Iconography in Latvia: 20th-21st Century” in Rīga in December, 2009 – January, 2010

Participation of LCA 4 teaching staff members and 7 students in exhibition „Iconography in Latvia: 20th-21st century” organized by the Latvian Orthodox Church in Rīga, Foreign Art Museum, 05.12.2009 – 04.01.2010.

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“Eastern Church Fathers” in Latvian

In June 2 two books were presented to journalists and audience – the first full edition of the Prayer book in Latvian language and the fundamental research on heritage of Eastern Church Fathers written by well-known Russian theologian Georgy Florovsky (1893-1979) in 30-ies, 20th century. Both books were published by Latvian Christian academy with blessings […]

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Complete Prayer Book published in Latvian

Latvian Christian Academy has published the first full edition of „Prayer Book” in Latvian. The translation was done using Greek originals, and this is the result of cooperation between the LChrA and the Church. Basic conformity regarding translation of basic terms in Latvian was achieved thus marking new step in theological clarity of Orthodox approach. […]

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Prof. Alexei Osipov revisits Latvian Christian Academy in October 30, 2008

The Chapel was overfilled when the well-known theologian and lecturer A.Osipov from Moscow visited LChrA in October 30, 2008. He was taking part in the international conference „Church, Family, School”. Teachers, students, parish members and clergy came to meet professor. The meeting was opened by the Metropolitan of Riga and all Latvia Alexander.

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Prof. Alexei Osipov (Moscow) visits Latvian Christian Academy in October 27, 2006

Well-known professor and lecturer Alexei Osipov from Moscow Orthodox Theological Seminary visited Latvian Christian Academy. His visit was organized within the frame of the international conference „Church, Family, School” organized by Latvian Orthodox Church and inviting guests from neighboring countries. The Chapel of the Academy was overfilled, his lectures are available on MP3 format records […]

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