The global charismatic megachurch Hillsong has lost another church in its global network, this time in Russia, leaving just one remaining in the country. 

The senior pastors recently renamed the church, with campuses in Moscow and St. Petersburg, to "Legacy" in English. 

"We have been reflecting and praying about how we can honor our history while focusing on what God still has in store for us and sharing our faith with the future generations," founding pastors Gino and Vera Kasevich wrote in a joint statement to The Roys Report.

The couple continued in the letter that the last few years "have been challenging," but did not attribute those challenges directly to Hillsong. 

The church has scrubbed any mention of Hillsong from its website, contact information has changed, and the legal paperwork revealed that church leaders changed its name and constitution as of Nov. 13, 2025. 

"Indeed, it was a turbulent and transitional season in the life of the church," the Kaseviches continued. "Together with our leadership team, we have been reflecting on our identity. Over the past year, we have been preaching about the foundation of our faith."

Founded in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, in 1983 by Brian Houston and his wife, Bobbie, the church grew to attract millions of worshippers, including numerous A-list celebrities. It became famous for publishing Christian worship albums and hosting massive charismatic worship events in several cities, including London. 

Hillsong has come under fire over the last few years following a series of alleged scandals, including allegations of financial misuse, the exploitation of volunteers, and sexual abuse, as Premier Christian News previously reported.

Last year, Hillsong announced that the number of campuses in the U.S. had dropped to just five.