Is a construction started in 1330, as an extension of the Saint Mary chapel. The church go through several stages and construction styles, one reason being the fires passing through. The patron saint of the church is Magister Toma, certified by the ancient inscription made in stone of medieval Transylvania.
Gothic style church described by the buttresses/counterforts and by the ogival arches. The sun shaped windows graphically it is typical to the Teuton Knights Order. The year 1551, found on top of the church, certify the year when the congregation has passed from catholicism to lutheranism, headed by the preist Josephus Kimpius. On the left side, on church entrance, it is found a memorial plaque for the saxons soldiers who perished in the first world war. The framing used is unique in Transylvania, having human figures as console/support at arches.
The emblem found on the top of one window is probably the first emblem/coat of arms of Reghin. The inscription O.P.R. Oppidum Privilegiatum Regun, says that in that period of time Reghin was an privileged city, exempt from some taxes and with the right of haggle/fair/townlet.
The four smaller towers are proofs of the town Reghin right to sword.
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