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March 24, 2025

Author: Dr. Vitéz Ádám Berniczei-Roykó, Deputy Captain General

The “Laurel of Dante” is a highly prestigious international award dedicated to keeping alive the memory, tradition, and legacy of the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

The awarding ceremony took place in Ravenna, beside Dante’s tomb at the Basilica of Saint Francis. Following the success of the 2024 award ceremony, which honoured Nobel Prize laureate Jon Fosse, the 2025 edition saw an expansion of award categories. Now, in addition to crowning a prominent contemporary poet or writer with Dante’s laurel wreath, the award also recognizes other outstanding individuals who embody Dante’s spirit and heritage. Only three recipients are selected annually.

Dr. lit. Vitéz Conte Pierfelice degli Uberti, born in Casale Monferrato, is one of the world’s leading experts in documentary historical sciences, particularly in heraldry, genealogy, nobiliary law, as well as orders of chivalry and award systems. Being a scholar, he holds a doctorate in literary studies, serves as a university professor, and is an internationally sought-after visiting lecturer. Additionally, he is the president of the Confédération Internationale de Généalogie et d’Héraldique (CIGH), the International Commission for Orders of Chivalry (ICOC), and the Italian Institute of Heraldry and Genealogy (IAGI).

Our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. lit. Vitéz Conte Pierfelice degli Uberti, Staff Captain of Italy Region, on receiving this prestigious honor! Bravo!

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March 18, 2025

Dr. Péter Györkös, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Federal Republic of Germany

Author: HSH Vitéz Prinz Philipp Ernst zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Graf von Gleichen

On March 13, 2025, the Staff Captain of Germany, Prince Philipp Ernst of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, visited the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin. There, the participants discussed German-Hungarian relations with Hungary’s Ambassador, His Excellency Dr. Péter Györkös. The event was organized by the German-Hungarian Society in the Federal Republic of Germany under the leadership of its President, Dr. Gerhard Papke.

The meeting opened with a lecture entitled “Perspectives for German-Hungarian Relations” by Dr. Péter Györkös, Ambassador of Hungary. He addressed the emerging political changes following the election of the US President and the election of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany., With his initiative to end the war in Ukraine, US President Trump over the heads of Europeans, has exposed the powerlessness of the European Union. The new American administration will foreseeably pose the greatest challenges to European political, economic, and military cooperation since the end of the Cold War. The new federal government to be elected in Germany will also have to adapt to the new demands of global change.

The ambassador reported on Hungary’s initiatives to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Hungarian President Viktor Orbán used his election as President of the European Council on July 1, 2024, and thus as the official representative of the European Union, to hold intensive discussions with both the Russian side and with representatives of Ukraine and the United States.

What role can German-Hungarian cooperation play in the necessary reorganization of the European Union, and above all, what can Germans and Hungarians expect from a new federal government for relations between the two countries? These topics were discussed with the ambassador following the lecture.

The very interesting event concluded with further private discussions over a meal of delicious Hungarian dishes.

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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