A house of worship since 1476
Ancient walls, a living congregation
You are warmly welcome at the medieval Reformed church of Tășnad — to hear God’s Word, to sing together, to sit in quiet reflection, or simply to visit the oldest building in town.
- The Gothic church is completed
- 1476
- The Reformation
- 1556
- The tower rises
- 1822
Worship
Gatherings
Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be a member to join us. Services are held in Hungarian.
Our faith
Our faith
Soli Deo Gloria
- Sola Scriptura
- Sola Gratia
- Sola Fide
- Solus Christus
As Reformed Christians we hold Holy Scripture to be the only rule of faith and life. Our confessions are the Heidelberg Catechism and the Second Helvetic Confession.
Welcome
Welcome!
Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
For centuries our congregation has proclaimed God’s Word in this place. Whether for Sunday worship, a baptism, a wedding or a quiet conversation — our door is open.
Our church
Five and a half centuries written in stone
The largest medieval church of old Közép-Szolnok County has witnessed the Reformation, its destruction by Ottoman troops in 1660, its 18th-century rebuilding and the raising of the tower in the 19th century.
- 1476
The Gothic church is completed
The year is carved on a heraldic shield on the north wall of the sanctuary. The church was the seat of the episcopal vicariate, with a court sitting in its sacristy.
- 1544–1556
The Reformation
As schoolmaster, István Szegedi Kis spreads the Reformation. In 1556 the church passes to the Reformed congregation; in the 17th century it hosts several synods — over 300 ministers gather here in 1633.
- 1660
Destruction
An Ottoman attack burns the church and kills the townspeople sheltering inside. For nearly a century it lies in ruins while the congregation worships in a wooden church.
- 1814–1822
The tower rises
The orb of the late-Baroque west tower is raised amid great celebration on 12 July 1821. The tower can be seen from far across the Érmellék plain.
- 2021–
Full restoration
The state grants 12 million lei for a full restoration. In 2022 archaeologists uncover the sanctuary and altar foundations of an earlier church beneath the floor.
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For groups and travellers
Come and visit
We gladly guide school classes, church groups and tourists through the church. Request a time in a few clicks — the parish office will confirm.
- The church can be visited before and after services, or at a pre-arranged time.
- If you have limited mobility, let us know in advance — we are happy to help you in and to a seat.
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Book a church tour
Guided church tours are not available at the moment. Please check back later or write to us via the Contact page.
Verse of the day
„The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”