Reformed church in Csaroda, Reformed church in Csaroda, Hungary

The Reformed Church of Csaroda stands on a small dry rise in the one-time marshland of the Bereg Tiszahát, south of the village centre. Its brick nave is joined on the east by a square sanctuary with corner buttresses, once flanked by a sacristy. The west facade has a single small semicircular slit window, and a shingled slender spire rises above it.

The building was constructed in the late 13th century as an early parish church. In 1642, medieval wall paintings were covered with lime, and afterward floral decorative motifs were added to the surfaces.

The medieval frescoes found during the 1971–1975 restoration show the Evangelist John, Cosmas and Damian, and the apostles Peter and Paul on the wall behind the pulpit, the chancel arch and the sanctuary. In 1642 the walls were painted with blue and red floral folk motifs resembling embroidery. The carved pulpit with a scroll-shaped crown dates from 1770.

The church is located in a small village and is reachable on foot from the village center through simple paths and peaceful surroundings. It is best to check in advance whether it is open for visits, as it remains an active place of worship.

The slender west tower never held a bell. In the 18th century a simple wooden belfry was built east of the church instead, so the bells hung apart from the masonry tower.