Ghelința (Hungarian: Gelence, [ˈɡɛlɛntsɛ]; German: Gälänz) is a commune in Covasna County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ghelința and Harale (Haraly).

Ghelința Gelence
Commune
Saint Emeric Church
Coat of arms
Location in Covasna County
Ghelința Location in Romania
Coordinates: 45°57′N 26°14′E
Country	Romania
County	Covasna
Government
• Mayor (2020–2024)	Botond-János Ilyés[1] (UDMR)
Population  (2011)[2]	4,815
Time zone	EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.	CV

It formed part of the Székely Land, ethno-cultural region of the historical Transylvania province.

Demographics

The commune has an absolute Székely Hungarian majority. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 4,774 of which 98.49% or 4,702 are Székely Hungarian.

Tourist attraction

The St. Emeric Catholic Church with its 13th century murals is the main tourist attraction of the village.

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  13th century mural
  St. Emeric Church
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  Interior
  St. Emeric Church
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  Ceiling panels
  St. Emeric Church
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  Mural
  St. Emeric Church
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  Harale Catholic Church

See also

• Laslea, Mălâncrav church: early 14th- and 15th-century murals
• Church on the Hill (Sighișoara), 14th-16th century murals
• Dârjiu, church murals from 1419

References