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The Original Church

The Orthodox-Catholic Church, as her proper name ought to be,
is generally known as the Orthodox Church.
She is the Original Church founded by Jesus the Christ; so she is His Church.
She is formed by old, newer and new Churches.



The Orthodox Parish of Amersfoort, Church of saint Cornelius the Centurion
belongs to the Diocese of The Hague and The Netherlands.
The diocese is part of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Patriarchate of Mosow.
The throne of he Hague and The Netherlands is at present vacant.
Her bishop is
archbishop SIMON of Brussels and Belgium.

The daily running he delegated to the rector: protopresbyter* Stephan Bakker.

He is actively assisted and supported by his wife:
matouchka** Heleen and by the parish council.

The parish council consists members who fulfil an obedience and is appointed by the bishop.
She is presided by the rector.
From her midst the rector, starosta (lay-president) Stephan Erlings
, secretary Nino Van Gelderen form the executive board.

Our matjoushjka is also in charge of the choir and the singing of the community.

The day to day care for the church lies by churchwarden
Hen van Rooijen.


Father Stephan and all who work with him in the parish receive no payment.

* archpriest
**'little mother'