Reformed Parish of Suza

The Parish is one of the religious communities of the Hingarian Reformed Christian Church in Croatia. The faith of the religious community is based on II Helvetian belief and Heidelberg catechism. The followers of this faith are often called Calvinists named after a prominent reformer from Geneva, John Calvin. Sacraments and services are held at 10 o 'clock on Sundays and holidays.

From the Parish history
The Parish of Suza was founded during the Reformation. Mihály Sztárai propagated the idea of the Reformation movement in Slavonia and Baranja, and around 1544 during the period of six or seven years founded about 120 Hungarian and Croatian protestant parishes. It is believed that the Parish of Suza was founded at the same time. There were 877 members of the Parish in 1886, 785 in 1915, 294 believers in 1971. Today, there are 250 believers, Hungarians of the Reformed creed. The church is situated on the little hill in the middle of the village. In 1869 the church got its present appearance. The tower is 29 m high. About 600 people can attend the service in the church. The church was not damaged during the Croatian War for Independence and after reintegration in 1998 the top of the tower, roof and facade were reconstructed. A famous minister Gedeon Ács (1887-1919) was buried on the cemetery. In 1848 as the participant of the revolution he followed the leader of the revolution Lajos Kossuth in exile to Turkey, and later to America. In exile, he was writing a diary which is a precious pearl of the entire Hungarian cultural heritage. In 1861 he returns home and untill his death was the reformed protestant minister in Suza. He founded the library and took part in cultural and social life of the village.

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Reformed Parish of Suza
Address: HR–31308 Suza, M. Tita 54.
Phone: +385-31-733-169 Fax: +385-31-733-169
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Year of foundation: 1576.

Minister: György Varga
Curator: Attila Tóth