Vitézi Rend
June 04, 2025
Under the leadership of Vitéz Josef Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Royal Prince of Hungary— head of the Hungarian branch of the Habsburg palatine line — the Order of Vitéz, recognized by the International Commission on Orders of Chivalry (ICOC), held the induction ceremony for twelve worthy new members of the Order on May 24, 2025 in the beautiful halls of Casale Monferrato.
May 31, 2025
Author: Dr. Vitéz Gyula Szűcs Lieutenant
On behalf of the Order of Vitéz’s Northeast Hungary Region Seat Captaincy, Dr. Vitéz Gyula Szűcs, Vitéz István Fülöp, and Vitéz József Erdei participated in the Memorial Walk for Vitéz Imre Csengeri on May 22, 2025, in the town of Vaja, organized by the Vay Ádám Museum Collection of the Hungarian National Museum.
Vitéz Imre Csengeri was born in 1888 in Hajdúnánás. During World War I, he served as a non-commissioned officer in the Imperial and Royal 39th Infantry Regiment, in the 1st Battalion’s machine gun unit. He took part in all major battles of his regiment and saw combat on the Serbian, Russian, and Italian fronts. He was wounded thirteen times, sustaining injuries from swords, bullets, and shrapnel. He was a masterful machine gunner, and due to his heroism and injuries, he was awarded the following honours: the Gold Medal for Bravery (Vitézségi) twice, the 1st Class (Large) Silver Medal for Bravery, the 2nd Class (Small) Silver Medal for Bravery, the Bronze Medal for Bravery, the Karl Troop Cross, the Hungarian War Memorial Medal, and the Wounded Medal.
After the armistice, he fought against the Romanians as a member of the Székely (Sekler) Division. In June 1919, he joined the National Army and eventually laid down arms in November 1920. He was the first among the enlisted ranks to be inducted into the Order of Vitéz, thus taking part in the very first investiture ceremony on August 21, 1921. As part of this, he received 15 acres of land in Vaja as a vitéz’s grant, offered by Mrs. Ádám Vay.
He remarried in Vaja (his first wife had passed away) and had four children. He spent his life farming, while also serving as a youth instructor (Levente). His war wounds caused ongoing health problems, which ultimately led to his death on September 4, 1941.
He was widely respected by the people of Vaja even during his lifetime, so it is no surprise that his memory is preserved not only by his family. At the museum’s initiative, interested attendees gathered at 2:00 PM on May 22 in the square in front of the castle, where patriotic music was performed by a military band and tárogató artist Csaba Nagy.
Following this, participants walked to Vitéz Imre Csengeri’s former residence (which he later purchased in the town center, as the vitéz land was in the countryside—an area locals still call “Csengeri-dűlő”), and then to the cemetery, where a wreath was placed at his grave, which had been restored and is maintained by his family. The commemoration included a speech by Sándor Molnár, head of the institution, who recounted the life of the heroic soldier. During the wreath-laying, Csaba Nagy once again played the tárogató, and at his invitation, the event concluded with a recitation by Vitéz József Erdei.
May 27, 2025
Author: Vitéz Zoltán József Molnár Seat Captain
On May 17, 2025, the “Traditional Joy Archery Competition” was held, organized by the Tass Clan’s Traditionalist Gégényi Archery Association with the support of the Order of Vitéz’s Seat Captaincy of Northeast Hungary Region. Children who registered for the archery competition were rewarded by the Order of Vitéz’s Captaincy of Northeast Hungary Region with commemorative certificates and gift books. This gesture aims to motivate children to continue participating in such events. The knowledge and preservation of the past are essential conditions for the survival and identity of the Hungarian people. In today’s world, fostering national consciousness and patriotic education is of great importance. During the competition, all participants and spectators alike could feel as though they were among our conquering ancestors. Under the leadership of Vitéz Zoltán Varga and the president of the Tass Clan’s Traditionalist Gégényi Archery Association, a fragment of our glorious past was brought back to life. We extend our heartfelt thanks for their work.
May 26, 2025
The Order of Vitéz disassociates itself from all base and false statements made anonymously against our Staff Captain of Italian Region, Dr. Vitéz Count Chev. Pier Felice degli Uberti, President of the ICOC, as well as any such statements that may be made in the future. In this matter, our Staff Captain has our full support.
May 5, 2025
From April 24 to 27, 2025, a splendid weekend took place in Prague, during the cultural events of the prestigious Prague-based Mezinárodní Akademie Koruny Svatého Václava (International Academy of the Crown of Saint Wenceslaus), renowned for its commitment to European Christian values, the preservation of the historical traditions of the Czech Crown, and the dissemination of knowledge in fields such as history, heraldry, vexillology, and chivalric orders.
On April 25, 2025, a visit to the Prague Archbishop’s Palace was held to meet His Eminence Cardinal Dominik Jaroslav Duka, O.P., Archbishop Emeritus of Prague. In the evening, a concert took place at the headquarters of the International Academy of the Crown of Saint Wenceslaus, where the president, Hon. Prof. Dr. Antonin Stanek – former Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic – appointed Dr. Berniczei-Roykó Ádám and Dr. Pier Felice Uberti as honorary academicians.
On April 26, 2025, the annual academic assembly of the International Academy of Saint Wenceslaus was held, during which the president, Hon. Antonin Stanek, presented the International Saint Wenceslaus Award to Dr. Berniczei-Roykó Ádám for his dedicated work in support of Central European culture and various charitable social activities, and to Dr. Pier Felice degli Uberti for his service as president of the International Commission for Orders of Chivalry (ICOC), whose mission is to recognize legitimate orders of chivalry and award systems and to provide consultation to public and private institutions on matters related to such honours.
Source: Istituto Araldico Genealogico Italiano (Facebook)
