Slovak Evangelical Church, Šid

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]

Slovak Evangelical Church
Slovenská evanjelická cirkva Словачка евангеличка црква
The church building
Slovak Evangelical Church Shown within Serbia
45°7′N 19°15′E
Country	Serbia
Language(s)	Slovak language
Denomination	Lutheranism
Architecture
Functional status	active

Church interior