Slovak Evangelical Church, Šid Explained

Slovak Evangelical Church
Native Name:Slovenská evanjelická cirkva
Словачка евангеличка црква
Pushpin Map:Serbia
Pushpin Mapsize:200px
Map Caption:Shown within Serbia
Coordinates:45.1167°N 34°W
Country: Serbia
Language(S):Slovak language
Denomination:Lutheranism
Functional Status:active
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Slovak Evangelical Church in Šid in Vojvodina, Serbia, is a Lutheran church built in 1910.[1] Over the years, it was the main church for the Lutheran Christians, with other churches in the town being either Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, or Greek Catholic.[2] The church and its parish played a prominent role during the time of immigration of Slovaks to town in mid-19th century, helping them in maintaining their spiritual and national identity.[3] Before the establishment of the local Slovak parish in 1897, the local community was a part of the nearby Bingula parish.[3] Later on, the Šid church was a main church for up to 24 other associated communities in the regions of Syrmia, Semberia, and Slavonia including in Bosut, Jamena, Komletinci, Bijeljina, Vašica, Sot, and Višnjićevo.[3] It is not known when and from whom exactly the plot of land for the church was purchased, but some data indicates it belonged to the local Jewish community.[3] The church building was built during 1909 and 1910 and was consecrated in August 1910.[3]

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  1. Web site: Šíd . n.d. . Slovak Evangelical Church in Serbia . 18 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Vraćanje prvobitnog izgleda . 5 March 2010 . . 18 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Словаци у Шиду 1810.-1910.-2010.: У сусрет великим јубилејима . 24 January 2009 . Stanislav Stupavski . Šidski portal . 18 August 2021.