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October 8, 2026

On the morning of October 6, 2026, on the Day of Remembrance for the Martyrs of Arad, eight members represented the Order of Vitéz at the commemorative ceremony organised by the Csepel Municipality. We placed the wreath of our Order and candles of remembrance at the memorial plaque. Our representatives were: Vitéz Margit Kótai, Seat Captain; Vitéz József Pintér; Mrs. Józsefné Pintér (Ágnes); Vitéz Attila Hollik; Vitéz Pál Beck; Vitéz Marcel Kettner; Vitéz Tibor Őszy; and Vitéz László Nagy. Honour to the heroes!

In the evening, our legitimate Order of Vitéz was also represented at a commemoration dedicated to Count Lajos Batthyány, Hungary’s first Prime Minister, who was executed as a martyr during the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849. The commemoration took place in the small square in Budapest where the memorial erected in his honour – the Batthyány Eternal Flame – stands. The event was organised by Vitéz Countess Margit Batthyány-Schmidt and her son, Vitéz Count Ádám Boldizsár Batthyány. Our Order was further represented by Vitéz Margit Kótai, Seat Captain; Vitéz Nob. Mária Medveczky; Vitéz Nob. György Palásthy, Seat Captain; Vitéz Nob. Ferenc Hegedüs, Staff Captain; Vitéz Pál Beck; and Vitéz Zoltán Nagy.

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October 4, 2026

Author: Vitéz Margit Kótai, Seat Captain

On October 3, 2026, members of the Duna-Csepel Region of the Order of Vitéz took part, as part of a cultural programme, in an extraordinary musical performance by the six-member ensemble of Dr. Vitéz József Terék.

The event was held at a worthy venue provided by the Mayor of Legénd, Vitéz Baron Tamás Tunkel, Staff Captain. Eight members of the Duna-Csepel Region, led by Vitéz Margit Kótai, Seat Captain, represented the Order at the event. (Vitéz József Pintér Lieutenant, Mrs. József Pintér (Ágnes), Vitéz Nob. Miklós Bánó Lieutenant, Vitéz Nob. Ferenc Hegedüs Staff Captain, Vitéz Pál Beck, Vitéz Tibor Őszy and Katalin Kótai)

The focus of the performance was on songs from the musical heritage of the Horthy era, faithfully evoking the historical and cultural atmosphere of the period. The six-member ensemble accompanied the performance in a professional arrangement. The works performed were not merely arrangements: Dr. Vitéz József Terék drew upon and presented selections from his own collection of folk music, giving the programme a particularly distinctive and valuable character.

One of the highlights of the evening was the performance of Dr. Vitéz József Terék, who brought the melodies to life on a remarkable, one-hundred-year-old tárogató. The unique tone of this historic Hungarian instrument, combined with the ensemble’s outstanding musicianship, created a truly captivating experience for all of us.

The members of the Order of Vitéz would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Mayor of Legénd for his hospitality and for providing the venue, as well as to the ensemble and to our fellow member of the Order, Dr. Vitéz József Terék, for this unforgettable cultural experience. The event provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen the bonds of fellowship within the Order and to preserve and cherish our historical heritage.

At the conclusion of the performance, a particularly thoughtful and valuable gesture was made: every participant received a selection of sheet music representing this musical heritage as a gift. The music booklets were personally dedicated by the authors to those in attendance.

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May 26, 2026

Author: Vitéz Robert Winton, Seat Staff Captain

On 18 May, Johan Huovinen, Michael Kindahl, and Lars Fritz had the opportunity to meet the Hungarian Ambassador to Sweden, Dr. Péter Palóczi, at Sällskapet in Stockholm. During the meeting, they informed the Ambassador about the activities of the Swedish chapter of the Vitézi Rend, explaining that the chapter currently has approximately 30 members, of whom around 20 are regularly active, and that meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Militärsällskapet in Stockholm. A standing invitation was also extended to the Ambassador to attend future gatherings. Through the initiative of Michael Kindahl, the Ambassador was furthermore invited to a luncheon at Militärsällskapet, with the intention of later introducing Hungary’s future Military Attaché once appointed.

Ambassador Palóczi subsequently delivered a highly appreciated lecture entitled “Hungary after the Parliamentary Election,” in which he provided both a historical overview spanning more than one thousand years of Hungarian history and an analysis of contemporary political developments. He highlighted Hungary’s NATO membership in 1999, EU accession in 2004, and entry into the Schengen Area in 2007, while also explaining that the new Parliament and Prime Minister were appointed on 9 May and that the new government was formed on 12 May. Particular emphasis was placed on the government’s more than two-thirds parliamentary majority, enabling potential constitutional reforms.

The Ambassador outlined the new government’s priorities, including strengthening the rule of law, revitalizing the economy, implementing social and systemic reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability, strengthening partnerships and trade with Western countries, increasing transparency in relations with Russia and China, reinforcing cooperation within the V4 countries, and further strengthening Hungarian foreign policy. He also emphasized Hungary’s desire to deepen cooperation with Sweden, particularly within industry and defence, partly based on the successful twenty-year cooperation surrounding the Gripen fighter aircraft.

The lecture was very well received and was followed by a lively and respectful discussion, as well as a joint dinner at Sällskapet.

May 18, 2026

Author: Vitéz Gábor Hegyi de Agyagfalva

The Hungarian Catholic community gathered at Cologne Cathedral on May 2nd to hold their annual commemoration for Cardinal József Mindszenty, Archbishop of Esztergom, Hungary. The tradition, which follows a Holy Mass, takes place at the memorial plaque in the cathedral’s crypt. The plaque was unveiled seven years ago, and the community has gathered every year since to honour his legacy. As usual, this year’s memorial included a wreath-laying ceremony. On behalf of the Order of Vitéz, vitéz Gábor Hegyi de Agyagfalva placed the wreath of remembrance.

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April 20, 2026

Author: Vitéz Attila István Szakál, Seat Captain of Partium Region

The Partium Region Seat Captaincy of the Order of Vitéz organized a commemorative event from March 27-29, 2026, to mark the 350th anniversary of the birth of Prince Ferenc Rákóczi II. The event, held with the intent of establishing a new tradition, was well-attended by members of the Order.

The proceedings began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the bust of Ferenc Rákóczi II de Felsővadász, Prince of Transylvania and Ruling Prince of Hungary, following a welcoming and commemorative speech by Vitéz Attila István Szakál, Seat Captain of Partium Region.

In the Reformed Chain Church of Szatmárnémeti (Satu Mare), Reformed pastor Zoltán Korda held a brief commemoration, followed by a visit to the Roman Catholic Episcopal Palace. There, the attendees were received and guided by Episcopal Secretary József Famen and later welcomed by the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Szatmár, His Excellency Jenő Schönberger.

The series of events concluded on the 29th with a worship service at the Reformed Chain Church.

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