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| Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Hungary | |
|---|---|
| Magyarországi Evangélikus Egyház | |
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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Lutheran |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Region | Hungary |
| Origin | 16th century |
| Congregations | 500 |
| Members | 176,000 |
| Official website | www.evangelikus.hu |
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.[1]
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.[2] It is currently led by Presiding Bishop Tamás Fabiny.
- ^ "Hungary - The Lutheran World Federation". Archived from the original on 2016-10-19. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
- ^ "About Us". The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
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