Definitive recognition of the Orthodox Chaplaincy Authority in the Netherlandstranslated

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Historic signing at the Ministry of Justice and Security On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, a particularly important event for the Orthodox Church in the Netherlands took place at the headquarters of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security in The Hague. In an official ceremony, the agreement definitively recognized the Orthodox Appointments Authority (OZI) as the authority that appoints Orthodox chaplains to the Ministry of Justice and Justice.

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I am glad that the recognition finally took place at the Ministry of Justice and Security. It is important for Orthodox detainees and patients in Holland to have proper priests by their side. When will this OZI actually come into effect?

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