Michael Persson, pastor of London, admits that the church has paid out black wages.
Now Aftonbladet reveal that the church stood for his 50th birthday party, son digit mobile bills and private holidays with the car.
While refusing Assembly report how Michael Persson made off with their annual outlay of hundreds of thousands of crowns.
Michael Persson is a Swedish Orthodox Church ( SKUT) large profiles.
Previously, he worked as chaplain to the then Archbishop KG Hammar – and Michael Persson himself a candidate for bishop repeatedly.
as recently as last spring, he was one of the candidates to become bishop of Karlstad diocese.
Aftonbladet has for several months reviewing international church and talked to hundreds of people who in different ways have been involved in or had insight into SKUT.
And in the case London Assembly testifies about many ills.
A recurring topic is the vicar Michael Persson using church money.
– I know he had outlays of hundreds of thousands of crowns, says Mats Hulander, former Regional on SKUT responsible the congregation in London. READ ALSO The Church paid the expensive private school at the priest’s children
“can not possibly be a basis”
When Aftonbladet go through the Assembly’s economy, it turns out to curate for three years has made off with about 750 000 in the outlay, between 2010 and 2012.
in an interview with Aftonbladet in May, says Michael Persson that among other concerns the purchase of the church, trips work, work and entertainment.
same time, he promises that the church should disclose documentation showing how he spent church funds.
– Yeah, sure you can get it, he says in a filmed television interview.
Two weeks later promises Michael Persson again that the Assembly should disclose the documentation.
But a few days later write church economist that the church refuses to disclose the documents.
It refers to UK rules and detailed information not be disclosed because it may affect future fundraisers negative.
– it can not possibly be the basis for all his expenses, says a former employee who had insight in the church’s finances. READ ALSO luxuries with foie gras – when the church pays
Black wages
During Aftonbladet investigation revealed that the church stood for Michael Persson adults son’s cell phone.
the bills have been a digit, but Michael Persson says he does not remember how much money it was about.
– There was a lot of money, he says.
It was a lot of money. Right?
– Yes, that was it. It was a full year’s compensation. I have paid back when I was told that.
Several former employees testify that the Assembly should have paid their wages.
– There’s been money on the side. Many people who have additional working there have received the money in your hand, say a longstanding employees.
Michael Persson denied in an interview with Aftonbladet that there have been black money.
But after a while, when he thinks the camera is off, he admits suddenly there were black wages when he started working in the London Assembly.
– Yes, there was black money. I have tried to clear, but it could not do everything first year. SEE ALSO Here partying church’s top managers in Rome
Support for 50-celebration dinner
The Swedish church is located in the district of Marylebone and priest residence is adjacent to the church.
When Michael Persson turned 50 invited it to a party in the home.
In addition to the pair Persson’s friends and relatives were also the then Archbishop Anders Wejryd among about a hundred invited guests.
on the bill for the food, it has been recognized as a meal in connection with the Archbishop’s visit.
But it says nothing about the 50th birthday party.
The feast of all guests was then paid with church money.
– Council of Churches submitted a contribution to the food. The church council decided without me because I did not want any party, says Michael Persson. READ ALSO Let the church to pay his luxury vacation
“Did not participate in the decision”
The Church in London has a special charity foundation, The Swedish Benevolent Trust, which will support the work of the Church.
of the fund’s annual report, it appears that Persson’s wife has received over 30 000 for costs associated with training.
– I did not participate in the decision. I went out it was not my idea, says Michael Persson, who is a member of the Foundation.
While his wife paid by the congregation, she then money of the foundation to be able to go a deacon training in Sweden.
– I do not believe that it is acceptable, says Mats Hulander, responsible for the control of London.
the Foundation has bought a car that only the vicar couple may use.
– where warranted, we said that it was okay to go home with parishes cars into Sweden. But Persson went home anyway. There may think is a perk that should be taxed, says Mats Hulander.
Some time ago went Michael Persson also on a private vacation to Brittany with the church car.
– It is the policy we have had here, he says, when Aftonbladet asks questions about the holiday.
“Development of the pub”
as the London Assembly refuses to disclose documentation showing how Michael Persson uses the Church money, it is not possible to state how much has gone to representation.
– He devotes greatly cocktail party. The church is paying for more of these parties, says Mats Hulander.
Ward members and executives from the Church outside of which they are questioned Persson of the alcohol have received the answer that it is a must.
– You warrant that it is part of this country’s culture and why we do it too, says Mats Hulander.
Inger Öhlén, who previously worked as a deacon in the church in London, is now critical .
– Michael Persson kept the previous performance at the pub. So I do not think that you should use the church’s money.
Michael Persson himself denies that there would be a lot of alcohol in the township.
– Yes, if I sit with the seniors, I drink a glass of wine occasionally, but it’s no amounts. READ ALSO Council Asia Travel Massage, drinks, 5-star hotel
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