ABOUT US
The Church Community of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel, The Hague, Netherlands, bears the name: The Bulgarian Orthodox Church Community "St. Venerable Paisius of Hilendar".
The parish seat is the city of The Hague. The pastoral service of the parish covers the entire territory of the Netherlands. The parish is canonically subordinate to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the Bulgarian Patriarchate and belongs to the Bulgarian Western and Central European Diocese.
The church community exclusively and directly persecutes religious and
charitable purposes.
Our task is to organize Bulgarian Orthodox baptized Christians and give them the opportunity to participate in worship services, receive the sacraments, and profess the Orthodox faith;
The community aims to offer the peace of Christ to all members through personal contacts during worship services and through joint initiatives, in order to create the opportunity for brotherly love to overcome hatred. It should offer its help and cooperate according to its capabilities wherever there is suffering, misfortune and misunderstanding.
COMUNITY MANAGEMENT
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel, The Hague, is proud of its spiritual team dedicated to serving the faithful. Our Metropolitan, priest, and volunteers contribute to the spiritual harmony and well-being of the entire community.
Western and Central European Metropolitan Anthony
His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of Western and Central Europe was born on Antonovden, January 17, 1978 in Stara Zagora to a family of Orthodox parents, emigrants from Gyumyurgina (present-day Komotini). On June 15, 2010, he was appointed Vicar Bishop of His Eminence Metropolitan Simeon of Western and Central Europe. On June 11, 2013, at its plenary session, the Holy Synod released Metropolitan Simeon of Western and Central Europe at his request from the metropolitan see. On October 27, 2013, he was elected by the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church-Bulgarian Orthodox Church as Metropolitan of Western and Central Europe.
Father Nikolai
priest
Father Nikolai Nikolov is the head of our community and church.
Father Nikolai was ordained as a deacon in the city of Brühl (Germany) and then in Berlin as a priest by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony. He is originally from Sofia, but for 12 years he has lived and worked in the German city of Aachen.
Father Nikolai is married and has 4 children.
Father Nikolai also serves in the Bulgarian Church in the city of Cologne.
CHURCH WARDENS
The Board of Wardens consists of five members:
1. Chairman: Father Nikolai,
2. Vice-President: Dr. Ing. Radoslav Parashkov (PhD)
3. Secretary: adv. Iskren Hristov
4. Person responsible for cultural/social activities: Alexan Chobanov
5. Treasurer: Aaltje Van Den Heuvel
CONTROL COMMISSION
The control committee consists of a chairman and two other members.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The general assembly consists of all members of the parish and the priest.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers at our church play an important role in supporting the community, contributing to various activities and events that promote the spiritual and social well-being of all believers.