The Orthodox Church of Saint Boniface in Kampen is part of the Archdiocese of Belgium, Exarchate of the Netherlands and Luxembourg of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The church was founded by His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras and the first Divine Liturgy took place on January 13, 2024.
The community follows the revised Julian calendar, also know as the Greek calendar. The liturgical language is Dutch, Greek, English and Church Slavonic. You are invited for a cup of coffee or tea after the service.
The church welcomes anyone who wants to experience the Orthodox faith.
The Service begins at 9:00 am, which is followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 until 12:00. A Liturgy takes place on the following days*:
Sunday, January 4: Forefeast of the Baptism of the Lord, with the Great Blessing of Water and Procession (Lutherse kerk)
Tuesday, January 6: Great Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord and God Jesus Christ, with the Great Blessing of Water (Lutherse kerk)
Sunday, January 11: Sunday after the Great Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord (St. Annakapel)
Sunday, January 18: Saints Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria (St. Annakapel)
Thanks to God, our community celebrates its 2 year anniversary on Sunday, January 18! Our first Divine Liturgy in Kampen was celebrated on January 13, 2024, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium, Exarch of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. On Sunday, January 18, the Divine Liturgy will be led by his auxiliary bishop, His Excellency Bishop Joachim of Apollonia. You are cordially invited!
Sunday, January 25: Saint Gregory the Theologian, Patriarch of Constantinople (St. Annakapel)
*The service schedule is regularly updated, check this website or our Facebook page for the current dates.
The Orthodox Community of Saint Boniface temporarily holds services in three locations:
Location 1, the Lutheran church: Burgwal 85, 8261 ES Kampen
Location 2, the Burgwal: Burgwal 59, 8261 EP Kampen
Location 3, the Sint Annakapel: Broederweg 10, 8261 GT Kampen
You can park for free on Sundays throughout the city. On weekdays and Saturdays you can park for free at the following addresses:
Burgemeester Berghuisplein: Burgemeester Berghuisplein 1, 8261 DD Kampen
Parkeergarage Buitenhaven: Oranjesingel 44, 8262 EL Kampen
Station Kampen P+R: Stationsplein 5, 8267 AB Kampen
O Holy Boniface,
hieromartyr and equal of the apostles, godly scion of England, boast of Germany, praise of France and glory of Holland!
Arrayed in vestments dyed red in the blood of thy sacrifice, intercede with boldness before the throne of the King of all, that He pacify all the nations and visit our souls with great mercy.
Troparion of the 5th of June, the feast day of Saint Boniface