It is a listed monument, turns 150 in 2026, and its altarpiece was painted by Elek Szamossy, the teacher of Mihály Munkácsy.
About the place
For centuries Salonta was a Reformed town, and its Catholic community is younger. The church was consecrated on 20 August 1876, the feast of King Saint Stephen, to whom it is dedicated, and the parish was founded in 1880. The building is on the list of historic monuments.
The nave is 22 m long and 10 m wide, and the 28 m tower holds three bells. The altarpiece by Elek Szamossy has three tiers: at the bottom King Stephen offers the crown to the Virgin Mary, in the middle is Mary, at the top the Holy Trinity. The interior was renovated in 2011 with the parishioners' donations, when the paintings and statues were also restored.
Good to know
- The surest way to see the interior is at Mass: Sunday at 10 am, Tuesday and Friday at 5 pm, other days at 8 am (schedule valid until 29 March 2027).
- The patron feast is on 20 August, with a procession and the blessing of the new bread.
- From the Ciunt Tower, walk about 5 minutes west along Strada Republicii, past the town hall.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.