Biserica Fortificată Romano - Catolică Adormirea Maicii Domnului

The church represents for believers the house of God, a sacred place where they are freed from the profane world and receive the divine message.

The church in the villages of Cîrța and Ineu has been the center of the community since the 15th century, being built as the main purpose of the community, due to the strong impulse of faith.

The Nagyboldogasszony (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) Church in Cîrța is unique in the region, and archaeological research is ongoing. Orbán Balázs describes this church as a main attraction of the region, also valuable from an architectural point of view.

Built in the 15th century, the church is surrounded by a fortress wall 8-10 meters high, with embrasures and a bastion, having a protective role during Turkish attacks. Inside the wall are 14 paintings of the Stations of the Cross, protected by wooden doors.

The Ciuc region remained a center of Catholicism in Transylvania, despite the reform. The process of strengthening the faith was initiated by Bishop Mártonffy György and Vicar Antalffi János, who supported traditional Christian morality and the restoration of churches.

The 18th-century buildings are first mentioned in 1749, and the church's sanctuary has partially preserved its 15th-century Gothic form. The reconstructions brought a baroque style to the church, although the sanctuary and sacristy door retained Gothic features.

During the renovations, the battle corridor inside the fortress wall was completely preserved.

Due to lack of funds, the church tower was not rebuilt together with the church. In 1863, a fire destroyed the tower and the bells, and the bishopric offered 1400 forints to repair the damage.

Behind every activity related to the church is the active community that, following certain requirements, expanded and beautified its church, reflecting the religious practices of the respective era.

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