Gothenburg, Sweden, January 15, 2026
Photo: liturgija.mk
The Macedonian Orthodox Church parish of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Gothenburg, Sweden has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase the land on which their church building stands, aiming to secure the long-term future of the community.
The church community, which is part of the European Diocese of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric, issued an appeal calling for support from the faithful, benefactors, and friends of the church. The purchase price for the property is 2,600,000 Swedish kronor (approximately 250,000 euros).
“This step is of enormous significance not only for the faithful in Gothenburg, but for our entire diaspora in Europe,” the appeal states.
As of this writing, less than 2,000 euros have been raised toward the purchase price.
The Macedonian Orthodox presence in Gothenburg began in the early 1970s. The first Macedonian Orthodox church building in Sweden and Europe was consecrated on January 7, 1983, during Christmas celebrations. The church burned to the ground in June 1987, but with help from the Swedish government and through the efforts of Macedonians, a new church was built on the same location and consecrated during Christmas celebrations in 1988.
Donations can be made through: Swish: 123 246 34 38
Plusgiro: 918163-7
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/da-go-otkupime-zemjisteto-na-nasata-crkva-vo-geteborg
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