News

March 18, 2025

Author: Vitéz Nob. Gábor Hegyi de Agyagfalva

Hungarians all over the world commemorate the 1848–49 revolution and war of independence. It was no different for Hungarians living in North Rhine-Westphalia. Organized by the Main Consulate of Hungary, a gathering was held in Düsseldorf to remember the events that took place 177 years ago. After a welcome speech by Consul General Gergő Szilágyi, festive speeches were delivered by László Papp, Mayor of Debrecen and Michael Dreier, Mayor of Paderborn, followed by the awarding of Margit Keikutt. The evening concluded with an outstanding concert by Zoltán Tordai violinist from Debrecen, and a reception. The Order of Vitéz was represented by Staff Captain Vitéz Gábor Hegyi.

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March 18, 2025

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Confreres!

On the occasion of the National Togetherness Day, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Order of Vitéz will hold a solemn commemoration, to which we warmly invite and await everyone. Please indicate your intention to participate and your relatives at: tamas.tunkel@vitezi-rend.com.

Program:

11.00 a.m.
Festive worship in the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption in Legend (Nógrádsápi út, Legénd 0227 hrsz. – according to the map below). The Mass will be celebrated by the Right Reverend Father Zsolt Szerencsés, Coadjutor Grand Prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Canon, Dean, Parish Priest;

12.00 a.m.
Joint commemoration and wreath-laying at the Vitéz and Trianon Monument in Legén (Petőfi Sándor út 6);

13.00 a.m.
Lunch for the members of the Order of Vitéz and family members in the House of Culture (Dózsa György út 77);

14.00 a.m.
Meeting of officers of the Order of Vitéz in the House of Culture (Dózsa György út 77)

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March 6, 2025

Author: Vitéz Zoltán József Molnár

Organized by the Northeast Hungary region Seat Captaincy of the Order of Vitéz, a commemoration for the victims of dictatorship took place in Nyíregyháza on February 22, 2025. The event featured performances by Vitéz Tekla Laczkó actress, who recited Tibor Kecskési Tollas’ poem “They Tinplated Every Window (Bebádogoztak minden ablakot)”, and Vitéz Sándor Varga actor, who performed Róbert Rácsai’s “October Litany (Októberi Litánia)”.

A speech was delivered by Vitéz István Fülöp, lieutenant of Szatmár region, former deputy Ispán of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, and retired head of the Mátészalka District Office. In his speech, Vitéz István Fülöp emphasized:

“We must do everything in our power to ensure that such atrocities never happen again. For those of us who lived under the rule of the red star, it is our moral duty to remember and to remind others. The consequences of dictatorship—repression, persecution, and the injustices that came with it—affected many of us. Millions worldwide fell victim to communist dictatorship. Among them, many from our own county suffered under the injustices of that era. In addition to the daily repression and persecution, more than 13,000 people were deported from our county alone. But the fact that we are here today to remember reinforces the message inscribed on the memorial: ‘The defeated triumph!'”

At the end of the commemoration, wreaths were laid by the Order of Vitéz’s Northeast Hungary region Seat Captaincy, the Partium Seat Captaincy, and the Hungarian Defence Forces, represented by reserve captain Márk Bihari of the Vitéz Antal Vattai 2nd Territorial Defence Regiment, 5th Recruitment and Supplementary Office. Nyíregyháza and its surrounding towns’ residents paid their respects with candles and flowers.

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February 12, 2025

Author: Vitéz Nob. Gábor Hegyi de Agyagfalva

On February 8, 2025, Staff Captain Vitéz Gábor Hegyi visited the Aachen Cathedral, where he laid a wreath in the Hungarian Chapel on behalf of the Order of Vitéz.

The Hungarian Chapel, a donation from King Nagy Lajos, was completed in Gothic style in 1367 and has welcomed Hungarian pilgrims for over 600 years. Queen Maria Theresa completely renovated it in 1764. Inside stands four full-figure statues of Hungarian saints, and on the right inner wall, a black marble plaque lists the names of Hungarian kings and princes in Latin.

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February 3, 2025

Author: Vitéz Nob. Gábor Hegyi de Agyagfalva

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Cologne Catholic Hungarian Community and the Order of Vitéz held their joint charity concert in support of the children’s programs of All Saints Parish of Nagyernye, where local musicians performed for a good cause for the 13th time. This tradition will continue next year as well, as it does every year on the Feast of Christ the King at the Basilica of the Holy Apostles.