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'''Protopresbyter George Nicoloff (1906-1997)'''

and

'''Popadia Vera Nicoloff (born Buneva) (1916-2012)'''

George may be spelt Georgi.

Nicoloff may be spelt Nikoloff, Nikolov.

— from a memorial announcement and other writings (edited).

==Early life of George Nicoloff==

George Nicoloff was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia Sofia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria Bulgaria] on 9 October, 1906. His parents were [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonians_(Bulgarians) Macedonian-Bulgarian] refugees from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottoman Empire], who had fled to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria Bulgaria]. This flight was in part a consequence of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Turkish_War_(1877%E2%80%931878) Russo-Turkish War] of 1877-1879 which led to the establishment of Bulgaria as a sovereign state free from the Ottomans. In addition to the politics, the Ottomans, being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslims Muslim], constantly put negative pressure on the Bulgarians who were [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christians].

George was raised in the bosom of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Bulgaria Bulgarian Orthodox Church], and his spiritual formation was there. Growing up in that environment, he naturally came to understand how to be a true human being.

==Higher education==

George Nicoloff entered and then graduated from the Theological Seminary and the [http://www.all4sofia.com/faculty-of-theology-of-sofia-university/ Theological Faculty] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_University University of Sofia].

After completing his theological studies, he became the editor of a weekly magazine devoted to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonian_nationalism Macedonian movement for freedom].

In 1930, he won a scholarship to study towards a doctorate degree in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Theologian theology] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy philosophy] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Vienna University of Vienna], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria Austria]. While he was in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Vienna Vienna], he also worked as a correspondent for the main national newspaper of Bulgaria, reporting on the beginnings of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria_–_the_Nazis%27_first_victim Nazi] movement in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Austria Austria]. Of course, in order to do this, he must already have mastered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_language German language].

His studies were cut short, because he was called back to Sofia to help support his family (as the eldest) when his father lost his business during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression Great Depression] (1929 through the 1930s). During this time, working as a leader amongst the Bulgarians from [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-Macedonia Macedonia], he travelled across Bulgaria. He gave speeches on the Macedonian fight for human rights (the people were then under persecution), and he helped to organise aid to the Macedonian-Bulgarian refugees in Bulgaria. In this capacity, he had the opportunity to meet with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_John_XXIII Father Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli] (later to become Pope John XXIII), who represented the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City Vatican] for over 10 years in Bulgaria, and who raised funds to help the Macedonian refugees for whom the young George Nicoloff worked.

While he was working in Sofia, George Nicoloff met his future wife, Vera Buneva.

==Early life of Vera Buneva==

On 26 October, 1916, Vera Buneva was born to the Bunev family, in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetovo Tetovo], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Macedonia Macedonia]. This is a town with a very ancient history, part of this history being associated with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_of_the_Albanians Illyrian people]. The Bunev family was known for their patriotism and self-sacrifice under oppressive regimes.

In 1934, Vera Bunev fled persecution in her own country (Macedonia), and she began to live in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia Sofia], Bulgaria. There, early in 1935, she met her future husband, George Nicoloff.

==Marriage, 1935==

In September, 1935, George Nicoloff was married to Vera Buneva.

==Ordinations, 1935==

Soon after the marriage, George Nicoloff was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Diaconate] and then to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood].

==Pastoral service==

'''Transfer to the USA, 1935'''

Very soon after the ordinations, the young couple received a request in a letter from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America North America] to serve the [http://www.stclementchurch.net/History.htm Saint Clement of Ohrid] Macedonian-Bulgarian Parish in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit Detroit], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Michigan Michigan], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA]. With the blessing of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church Bulgarian Patriarchate], they accepted the request and they prepared to emigrate.

The request that they had received was that they move to the USA in order to lead a freshly re-organised parish group which had suffered many economic difficulties in its previous 8 years of existence, and which had suffered the loss of their church because of the Great Depression’s effects. However, the local chapter of the [http://macedonian.org/joomla/ Macedonian Patriotic Organisation] bought the church property so that the parish would not lose its church building, and eventually gave the deed to the parish.

After having sailed across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Ocean Atlantic Ocean], and then having travelled by rail to Detroit, Father George and "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbytera Popadia]" Vera arrived in Detroit on [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity Christmas Eve] (24 December) of 1935.

At that time, Father George became the first priest of the newly-named [https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2016/11/25/103396-saint-clement-bishop-of-ochrid-enlightener-of-the-bulgarians Saint Clement of Ochrid] Church. He was at the same time serving as the third priest of the [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=http://bulgariansindetroit.com/&prev=search Bulgarian community in Detroit].

The following years of service were marked by more economic difficulties, but this time the community was able (with the leadership of their priest and popadia) to meet the challenge and to survive and then to grow.

By 1947, the community had been able to construct a parish hall next to the Temple. Father George and Popadia Vera’s whole life of service in the Church was one with a distinctly missionary character. They both imitated [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Christ] in love and service. For nearly a decade after his arrival, Father Nicoloff was the only Bulgarian Orthodox Priest in the USA.

'''Parish development with teamwork'''

After arriving in Detroit in 1935, Popadia Vera, being not quite 20 years old at the time, quickly formed and directed the choir. She continued to direct this choir until 1991. She was always pleased to comment that she had been tutored in directing by the Archpriest [[Mitred Archpriest Sergei and Matushka Genevieve Glagolev |Sergei Glagolev]] and by the Archpriest [https://oca.org/in-memoriam/the-very-rev.-vladimir-soroka Igor Soroka], both of them renowned musicians.

In time, they received from the Lord 4 children. Nicholas and Clement, twins, arrived in 1937, while “Otets” (Father) George was attending an annual convention of the Macedonian Patriotic Organisation (these conventions were held in various cities in the USA).

Such was the depth of the involvement of Father George in the life of the City of Detroit, right from his arrival with Popadia Vera, that he was later described as a "chaplain for Detroit during the Depression".

From the very beginning, Father George cared for new immigrants who, as he and Popadia Vera, were arriving in Detroit and trying to find their place. He helped them to find a place in which to live, and also to find work. Sometimes, of course, it was necessary to care for those who did not live long in this new place, and to comfort their grieving relatives. Then, and throughout his life, when people would expect to be required to give him some financial compensation, he would say, “No charge, no charge. I did it for love”. Nevertheless, the Lord provided for him and his family. On one occasion, people cleverly collected some money anonymously in order to help their pastor.

In 1942, while Father George was absent at the same convention, Boris was born. Both times, Popadia Vera was cared for by loving parishioners of the parish of Saint Clement.

Their daughter, Mary Ann, arrived in 1948. After her arrival, her brother Boris divided himself between games with his brothers, and watching over and playing with his new sister.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Popadia Vera spent many nights alone with the children as Father (“Otets”) travelled to Macedonian-Bulgarian communities across the USA and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada] to [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism baptise], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Marriage marry] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services bury] the Faithful. He ministered to literally thousands during his lifetime. These communities, with Father George’s help, organised into parishes, which are now part of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America] in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bulgarian_Diocese_(OCA) Bulgarian Diocese].

In the 1950s, Father George introduced the English language into the parish’s worship services and communications. Despite some resistance, Father continued to ensure that the language of the services was understood by all. As well, Father George had a missionary impact in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Bloc Communist-run] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Europe Eastern Europe] as a result of his radio broadcasts over the [http://www.voanews.com/ Voice of America]. He recorded sermons for over 30 years (during some years, weekly), as well as having a monthly radio show on religious news, often describing the religious life of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodoxy_in_North_America Orthodox Christians in North America] and the role of their priest and parishes. He received messages from listeners (sent very confidentially) that his broadcasts meant very much to them, because it was the only way they could hear the Name of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Lord the Lord]. This was because [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_Bulgaria Communist Bulgaria] severely persecuted the Church and her faithful. Father George continued to use his journalistic talents by writing many articles for the [http://www.macedonian.org/Tribune/ "Macedonian Tribune"], based in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana Indiana], which is the oldest Macedonian newspaper in the world (published continuously since 1927). Also, Father George and other members of the Macedonian-Bulgarian community from America and Canada met with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations United Nations] (UN) representatives to petition for the human rights of their brothers and sisters in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Europe Eastern Europe]. Father George was especially pleased to meet with the [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lester-bowles-pearson/ Right Honourable Lester B Pearson] (at that time the Canadian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_(Canada) Minister of External Affairs]) to discuss the human rights situation in Macedonia.

During [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II], Father George (with the help of other Orthodox priests in Detroit) developed an English-language catechism and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Prayer_book prayer-book] for soldiers. Each military member of his parish received a book inscribed from the parish and Father George. Because of his commitment to inter-Orthodox unity, in Detroit during the 1950s, Father George helped in the formation of the [https://www.facebook.com/OrthodoxDetroit Orthodox Council of Churches] there. As well, he was a member of the [http://www.metropolitanchristiancouncildw.com/ Detroit Council of Churches], an ecumenical Christian group.

[[File:Saint Clement of Ohrid Detroit 1.png]] '''Saint Clement of Ochrid Church, Detroit'''

==Founding a new parish, 1964==

Popadia Vera continued in her responsibility of leading the choir, and helping her husband and the parishioners throughout the parish difficulties and challenges of the 1960s. Father George and Popadia Vera then led the establishment of [http://oca.org/parishes/oca-bu-deaspk Saint Paul’s Macedonian-Bulgarian Cathedral] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dearborn_Heights,_Michigan Dearborn Heights], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan Michigan], in 1964.

[[File:Saint Paul Cathedral Dearborn 1.png]] '''Saint Paul's Cathedral'''

In all the Orthodox dioceses in North America (including the Metropolia/OCA), after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Revolution Bolshevik Revolution] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia Russia], there arose confusion and divisions for some time in many places. In Bulgaria, within a month or so of taking power in 1944, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_Bulgaria communists] arrested and jailed the Metropolitan of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plovdiv Plovdiv], the future [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_of_Bulgaria Patriarch of Bulgaria, Kyril (Konstantinoff)]. With communist support, Metropolitan Kyril was elected in 1953 to become the first [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Patriarch patriarch] of the restored [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church Bulgarian Patriarchate]. The Metropolitan of the [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25D0%2592%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D1%2587%25D0%25B0%25D0%25BD%25D1%2581%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0_%25D0%25B5%25D0%25BF%25D0%25B0%25D1%2580%25D1%2585%25D0%25B8%25D1%258F&prev=search Diocese of Vratsa] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vratsa Vratsa], [https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25D0%259F%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B8%25D1%2581%25D0%25B8%25D0%25B9_%25D0%2592%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D1%2587%25D0%25B0%25D0%25BD%25D1%2581%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B8_(%25D0%2591%25D1%258A%25D0%25BB%25D0%25B3%25D0%25B0%25D1%2580%25D1%2581%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0_%25D0%25BF%25D0%25B0%25D1%2582%25D1%2580%25D0%25B8%25D0%25B0%25D1%2580%25D1%2588%25D0%25B8%25D1%258F)&prev=search Paisi (Ankov)], was likewise imprisoned at the same time. They were released some time in the spring of 1945. Stories were later circulated that they had been tortured and humiliated. There were very many others who were likewise imprisoned because of their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christian Faith]. There were very significant connexions occurring both in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Europe Europe] and in North America (what people often mistakenly call “coincidences”). One such connexion is the fact that some of the prison companions of the 2 metropolitans had relatives in the USA. Popadia Vera’s brother Boris was one such prison companion.

During the course of the many years of their service to the Macedonians and Bulgarians of Detroit, their pastoral service extended across the Canadian border to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor,_Ontario Windsor, Ontario]. There, immigrants from Macedonia and Bulgaria lived as well. There was an informal association with the "Metropolia" parish of [[Windsor ON Saint John the Divine Orthodox Church 1914 |Saint John the Divine]], which they would sometimes attend. Either Father George would sometimes visit the Maconian/Bulgarian immigrants in the Windsor area, or they would sometimes go to him in Detroit.

In 1964, a new work began with the development of the re-organised parish. At about the same time, parts of the Bulgarian Diocese followed the newly-ordained [[Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev) |Bishop Kyrill (Yonchev)]] (later Archbishop) into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Orthodox_Church_Outside_Russia Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia] (ROCOR). This move had been prompted by certain political developments in Bulgaria at the time. Bishop Kyrill and his parishes remained in the ROCOR for 12 years.

In 1971, Father George Nicoloff was elevated to the dignity of [http://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest protopresbyter], the highest level attainable for a married priest in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and in the OCA.

==Entering the OCA, 1976==

Then, in 1976, Bishop Kyrill (Yonchev) and his diocese separated from the ROCOR and joined [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America] (OCA). With Popadia Vera’s support, Father George was instrumental in working with Bishop Kyrill to accomplish this move. Father George and Popadia Vera believed firmly in the vision of [[Protopresbyter Alexander and Matushka Juliana Schmemann |Father Alexander Schmemann]] for an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocephaly autocephalous] Orthodox Church in their adopted American homeland.

In 1976, Bishop Kyrill (Yonchev) was assigned to be the ruling bishop of this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America_Bulgarian_Diocese Bulgarian Diocese] under the OCA. The Bulgarian diocese included parishes in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ontario Ontario], and particularly in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/toronto Toronto]. Father George was involved with them along with Bishop Kyrill for the purpose of administration and meetings. Later, after retirement, both he and Popadia Vera would visit their daughter Mary Ann in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa Ottawa], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], during the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Pascha Paschal] season.

“Otets”, as he was lovingly called by many, continued to serve actively at Saint Paul’s Cathedral until his retirement in 1991. At about that time, their son Boris settled in Detroit. Besides being active in his other musical and artistic activities, he helped to care for his ageing parents throughout the following years.

In addition to working for her parish and Macedonian community, Popadia Vera worked as an enthusiastic volunteer in local hospitals and she provided home hospice care. She crocheted at least a thousand afghans which she donated to hospitals, monastic communities, friends, neighbours and many others.

All the children of Father George and Popadia Vera, and the grandchildren also, serve the Church in choirs, parish councils and other active ministries. In time, Nicholas married Elinore Eftimoff ; Clement married Audrey Brewer, and he was ordained to the Holy Diaconate ; Boris became a competent church musician and an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography iconographer]. He was a graduate of [http://www.svots.edu/ Saint Vladimir’s Seminary]. He sang in, founded and directed choirs. He painted a great many icons, and other artistic works. Mary Ann, their youngest child, married Nikita Lopoukhine (whom she had met at a Christmas college retreat, a retreat series developed by Boris), and she settled in Ottawa, Ontario. Mary Ann, as her brothers, has remained a committed and active Orthodox Christian with a missionary disposition and a strong propensity to Christian service. Father George and Popadia Vera delighted in all their children, and especially in their 7 grandchildren and their 2 great-grandchildren.

==Repose of Father George, 1997==

Protopresbyter George Nicoloff fell asleep in the Lord on 19 April, 1997, which was [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Lazarus_Saturday Lazarus Saturday], in the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan.

After his repose, several [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Panikhidas] (memorial services) were offered for the newly-departed Protopresbyter George Nicoloff.

The Funeral Services for the [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-presbyter-or-over-bishop Burial of a Priest] took place on [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Week Holy Wednesday], 23 April, which was also the day of Father’s patron saint, [https://orthodoxwiki.org/George_the_Trophy-bearer Saint George]. In Saint Paul's Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, at 9:00 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, [[Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev)]] presided over the services, in which he was assisted by various clergy.

After the funeral services, “Otets” George's body was interred at the [http://www.stanleyturowskifuneralhome.com Grand Lawn Cemetery] in Detroit.

His last days, his repose in Christ, and his funeral services were all filled with blessings.

[[File:Protopresbyter G Nicoloff 2.png]] '''"Otets" George Nicoloff'''

For the next 15 years after her husband’s repose, Popadia Vera continued to live in Detroit, to attend church, to pray, to embrace and support her family, to care for others, and to give hospitality as she always had done.

==Repose of Popadia Vera, 2012==

Popadia Vera Nicoloff, beloved wife and co-worker of Protopresbyter George Nicoloff of the Bulgarian Diocese of The Orthodox Church in America, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, 24 August, 2012.

On Wednesday, 29 August, at 2:00 p.m., Popadia Vera's body was brought to Saint Paul's Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, at which time, people could visit.

On Wednesday, 20 August, at 7:00 p.m., a Panikhida (Memorial Service) was served for Popadia Vera at the cathedral.

On Thursday, 30 August, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the cathedral was opened for an hour of visitation before the funeral.

On Thursday, 30 August, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Paul's Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral, the [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-orthodox-lay-persons Funeral Services for the Burial of a Lay-person] were offered in the cathedral.

After the funeral services, the body of Popadia Vera Nicoloff was interred beside that of her husband, at the [https://ww.findagrave.com/cemetery/618/grand-lawn-cemetery Grand Lawn Cemetery] in Detroit.

On 31 January, 2016, their son [https://oca.org/in-memoriam/boris-george-nicoloff Boris Nicoloff] fell asleep in the Lord in Detroit, Michigan.

[[File:Popadia Vera Nicoloff.jpg]] '''Popadia Vera Nicoloff'''

[[File:Grand Lawn Cemetery entrance 2.png]] [[File:Grand Lawn Cemetery grounds 3.png]] '''Grand Lawn Cemetery'''

==Reflections==

Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev) described “Otets” George as being “an extremely devoted clergyman”.

After his repose in Christ, Father George was given recognition as a significant community leader when his family was asked to provide his papers and journals to the [http://bentley.umich.edu/ Bentley Historical Library]. This library serves as the official archives for documenting the history of the State of Michigan. Protopresbyter George Nicoloff is the first (and only) Orthodox priest to be so honoured by the State of Michigan.

In 2000, his family published a collection of remembrances of Father George Nicoloff, a testament to the many lives he touched for the good. His granddaughter, Alexandra Lopoukhine, wrote in 1997 (then aged 20) :
The passage of my grandfather left me in an unquestionable resolution that God exists, and that life is truly
eternal. My feelings towards the falling asleep of my only known grandfather leaves me assured that his last
gift to all of us was a death that made God present in all our sights. Even unto death, my grandfather lived
unselfishly, putting all of our needs before his. He is my personal intercessor and for that I am eternally
grateful to be the granddaughter of a truly humble and blessed man.

Father George and Popadia Vera were tireless missionaries for the Lord, building up the spiritual life of immigrants from Bulgaria and Macedonia. They also helped them to find work and housing, to learn English, to become good citizens, to register their children for school, and to tend to the many practical tasks of helping new-comers to America. They never forgot their homeland of Macedonia, and they worked for her freedom and independence and for the basic human rights of the people.

Popadia Vera was a shining example of full partnership with her husband’s mission and love for the Lord. In total faith, and as a loving mother, she called on the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Theotokos Mother of God] daily for her prayers and intervention with her [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Beloved Son]. She left a legacy of love for her parish, for all who knew her, and for the many who are warmed by her hand-made knit blankets.

This legacy of love was felt also in Ottawa where she attended services while visiting her daughter. Likewise, her husband left a similar legacy from the times of his visits there.

==References==

[http://www.archdiocese.ca/content/nicoloff-vera Popadia Vera Archdiocese article]

[http://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/popadia-vera-nicoloff Popadia Vera OCA article]

'''Additional information :'''

The obituary for Protopresbyter George Nicoloff was published in the “Detroit Free Press” on 22 April, 1997, p. 12.

[http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/rcl/12-3_281.pdf The Communists and the Bulgarian Orthodox Church]

[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-05117?rgn=main;view=text George Nicoloff Papers]

[https://oca.org/in-memoriam/boris-george-nicoloff Boris Nicoloff OCA article]

[https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/12608/id/1568427 Obituary for Popadia Vera Nicoloff]

[http://www.stclementchurch.net/History.htm Saint Clement of Ohrid Orthodox Church history]

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Bulgaria Orthodoxwiki article about the Bulgarian Orthodox Church]

[https://www.oca.org/dioceses/bulgarian-diocese Bulgarian Diocese of The Orthodox Church in America]

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bulgarian_Diocese_(OCA) Orthodoxwiki article about the Bulgarian Diocese]

[[Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev)]]

[[Archbishop Alexander (Golitzin)]]

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America Orthodoxwiki article about The Orthodox Church in America]

[https://www.oca.org/parishes/oca-bu-deaspk Saint Paul's Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Dearborn Heights]

[http://www.stanleyturowskifuneralhome.com Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan]

[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/618/grand-lawn-cemetery Findagrave reference for Grand Lawn Cemetery]

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonian_diaspora Macedonian diaspora]

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonian_Bulgarians Macedonian Bulgarians]

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