Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Hungary
The Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Hungary (ELCH; Hungarian: Magyarországi Evangélikus Egyház) is a Protestant Lutheran denomination in Hungary. In 2019, there were 176,000 baptized members.
| Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Hungary | |
|---|---|
| Magyarországi Evangélikus Egyház | |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Lutheran |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Region | Hungary |
| Origin | 16th century |
| Congregations | 500 |
| Members | 176,000 |
| Official website | www.evangelikus.hu |
The church has three dioceses, with nearly 300 parishes and 500 places of worship in Hungary, and is the third largest Christian denomination in Hungary. It is currently led by Presiding Bishop Tamás Fabiny.
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