Bulgarian Orthodox Church of Hungary

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church of Hungary (bulgarian: Българска православна църква в Унгария, hungarian: Magyarországi Bolgár Ortodox Egyház) is an Orthodox Christian denomination in Hungary.

Bulgarian Orthodox Church of Hungary
Magyarországi Bolgár Ortodox Egyház
Classification	Orthodoxy
Orientation	Bulgarian Orthodoxy
Scripture	Septuagint, New Testament
Theology	Eastern Orthodox theology
Polity	Episcopal
Priest	Stefan Mamakov
Language	bulgarian
Liturgy	Byzantine Rite
Headquarters	Budapest
Origin	1916 Budapest
Members	6 000
Other name(s)	Българска православна църква в Унгария

History

In the 19th century, Budapest, especially its southern district Ferencváros, became one of the main centers for immigrants coming from Bulgaria. In 1916, the Bulgarians established a chapel in a residential building. However, it proved to be too small, so they began fundraising. By 1931, the Saint Cyril and Methodius Bulgarian Orthodox Church was completed.

St. Cyril and Methodius Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Budapest

The church represents a unique architectural value, as it is not only the only Byzantine-style building in Budapest but also the westernmost church of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church of Hungary belongs to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The church has two parishes, one in Budapest and another in Pécs.