Reformed Parish of Kneževi Vinogradi
The Parish is one of the religious communities of the Hungarian Reformed Christian Church in Croatia. The faith of the religious community is based on the II Helvetian belief and Heidelberg catechism. The followers of this faith are often called the Calvinists, named after a prominent reformer from Geneva, John Calvin. The sacrament and services are held on Sundays and holidays at 11 am.
From the history of the Parish
The oldest church in Baranja is located in Kneževi Vinogradi. The foundation of the tower was laid by the Romans around 300. The current form the church got in the 19 century but even before that it was big because in 1576 there was held the significant historical synod and so-called Canons from Kneževi Vinogradi were accepted. Regulations according to the reformed believers had to live were written in the Canons.
The church was built in 1803 and reconstructed in 1839. It was declared a cultural heritage, but unfortunately, it is in poor condition nowadays. It is in course of reconstruction, but only the top of the tower was made.
The following ministers used to perform religious duties and ceremonies in Kneževi Vinogradi: Pál Szekér, László Vághó, Hugó Molnár, Péter Matkovics. Ferenc Faragó was the minister of the most tragical fate because at the end of World War II, he and other Hungarians were killed as martyrs as an act of revenge.
In 1817 there were 615 believers, in 1880 there were 891 believers, 543 in 1910, 332 in 1941, only 70 in 1989 and 85 people in 1999.
Further information are available:
Reformed Parish of Kneževi Vinogradi
Address: HR–31309 Kneževi Vinogradi, Olgina 26.
Parish office:
HR-31308 Suza, M. Tita 54.
Telephone: +385-31-733-169
Fax: +385-31-733-169
e-mail:
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Year of foundation: 1576.
Minister: György Varga
Curator: Lajos Sója
