Hungarian President Celebrates New Transylvanian Calvinist Bishop
The new bishop of the Reformed Diocese of Transylvania, Vilmos Kolumbán, was inaugurated in Cluj Napoca, Romania, on Saturday with a strong message from President Tamás Sulyok. Sulyok emphasized the importance of the survival and strength of the Reformed Hungarian community in Transylvania, stating that it is their natural desire and that the fate of the Calvinist congregations also depends on it.
In a time marked by secularization, emigration, and a demographic crisis, Sulyok acknowledged the challenges ahead but stressed that it is the only path worth taking to ensure the happiness and unity of the Hungarian communities in Transylvania. He highlighted the historical role of the congregations in renewing the Hungarian spirit for over a thousand years, emphasizing their ability to provide support, strength, and life to their members.
Sulyok also underlined the importance of unity among the Hungarian nation beyond state borders, calling for a concerted effort to improve the fate of Hungarian communities in both the homeland and abroad. He emphasized the need to strengthen these communities and ensure their resilience in the face of external pressures.
The inauguration ceremony was accompanied by a video shared on Sulyok’s official Facebook page, showcasing the event and highlighting the unity and determination of the Reformed Hungarian community in Transylvania. As the new bishop takes on his role, the community looks towards a future of unity, strength, and resilience in the face of challenges.
