Homorod Christmas Village (none of us can pronounce the real name but it translates to this)
Our three days in a Unitarian village were in the Homorod Valley, an area with 17? predominantly Unitarian villages.
Aniko, the Minister's wife (r) and church tour guide. Note uncovered
frescoes on back wall- church voted to not uncover these!
Church ceiling
Our guide, Csilla, the daughter of a Unitarian minister who works for the UU Partner Church Council with her husband, John Dale.
Frescos recently uncovered in this church built in
the 14th century. All but 5 in village converted to Unitarianism
in 16th century. At some point the Unitarians painted over the frescos,
and recently voted with great controversy to uncover them.
Not restored Hungarian style decoration from 19th century
Date of church building 1396
Church yatd from minister's house- note beehives, Minister is beekeeper, farmer as well
The home of Aniko and Miha, the ministry team, above. They have chickens, sheep, large garden and bees. She cooked dinner for us for 3 nights.
Miha, the Minister showing 90 year old member newly hatched chicks.
Stork nest nearby- good luck!
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