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News Archive
4 and 5 May
On the 4th of May, the Netherlands celebrates Nationale Herdenkingdag (Memorial Day). On this day, the country remembers all those military and civilians who died in war situations since the beginning of World War II. Flags will be flown at half mast from 18:00-...
Parish Office closed for Koningsdag
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, 27 April for King's Day. The office will re-open on Friday. We wish you a Happy Koningsdag.
Parish Office closed for Easter holidays
Please note that the Parish Office is closed for the Easter holidays from Wednesday, 5 April through Monday, 10 April inclusive. We will not be available to reply to your emails or to answer your telephone calls during this time. We will be back in the office on...
Donations of Flowers for Easter
Anyone wishing to contribute flowers to be part of our Easter decorations is welcome to bring white, or pastel flowers to church on Holy Thursday (6 April, 7:30 p.m.) or Good Friday (3:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.). Cheryl and her team of flower arrangers will skillfully...
Information on the 2023 COS Lenten Campaign.
Memorial of the Bezuidenhout bombardment
On 3 March 1945, the neighborhood of Bezuidenhout was accidentally bombed. Hundreds of people lost their lives and thousands were left homeless. The beautiful church that stood on this site was destroyed. It took a decade for the church that we now use to be built on...
Ukraine- one year of war
February 23rd marked one year since the start of the war in Ukraine. As part of the solemn show of solidarity with the people of the Ukraine, buildings across Europe were lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Our church was also illuminated in blue and yellow for...
Back by popular demand
A thought-provoking documentary, "Where Are You, Adam?" provides a rare glimpse into the daily lives of a group of Orthodox monks living and working in Docheiariou Monastery on the slopes of Mount Athos in the Agean Sea. The monks "accept the hardship, toil, and...