Ferenc Storno Sr., in 1858, planned to paint the patron saint of the church, Bishop of St. Nicholas of Myros (270-343) on the main altarpiece. The high priest appears in a gothic framed doorway, stepping down a stair, in a bishop's garment and miter on his head. In his right hand he holds a book with his attribute, the three gold balls. Gold refers to the legend of the saint: Nicholas secretly donated money to a father to marry his three daughters. This prevented the girls from becoming prostitutes. Under the bishop's figure there is a mixed German and Latin inscription: “Sankt Nikolaus ora pro nobis.” Meaning: St. Nicholas, pray for us.