The Dunamellék Reformed Church District has elected the successor of Zoltán Balog

Nyilas Zoltán András was elected as the new bishop of the Dunamelléki Reformed Church District, succeeding Balog Zoltán. The election saw 292 valid votes, with Nyilas receiving 172 votes against 120 for his opponent. Szathmáry Gergely Zoltán was elected as the chief elder with 164 votes. Nyilas, born in 1975 in Budapest, has a background in theology and has served in various pastoral roles since 1999. The elections across all four church districts in Hungary will appoint new officials for a six-year term, with the new synod expected to convene in February 2027.

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