September 1, 2023 (Photo: Magyar Nemzet) This year’s Investiture of Vitéz ceremony was held on Saturday, August 31, in the Royal Castle of Gödöllő. The Order is recognized by the International Commission for Orders of Chivalry (ICOC) and leaded by Captain General Vitéz Archduke József Károly of Habsburg-Lorraine, Royal Prince of Hungary, who is the […]
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A Vitézi Rend
A Vitézi Rendet Magyarország kormányzója alapította „a legbátrabbak tiszteletére és az áldozatok emlékére”. A Vitézi Rend hisz a vallás, a nemzet és a család mint alapelvek fontosságában. Mindenekelőtt fontosnak tartja Magyarország nemzeti szuverenitásának megőrzését, a nemzeti értékek tiszteletben tartását, valamint a keresztény életmód ösztönzését.
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The Order of Vitéz
The Order of Vitéz was founded by the Regent of Hungary “to honor the bravest and remember their sacrifice”. The Order of Vitéz believes in the importance of fundamental principles such as religion, nation and family. First of all, it considers it important to preserve Hungary’s national sovereignty, the national values and to encourage a christian way of living.
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Our History
In 1928, in the preface to the large volume titled A magyar nemzet hadtörténelme (A military history of the Hungarian nation), Archduke and Field Marshal Vitez Joseph August of Habsburg-Lorraine wrote, “In most cases, the past is but a mirror of the future which gives a clear picture of how to avoid big troubles and how serve a better future. Let us learn from this work, and let us not be disheartened, because the strong Hungarian spirit is is still alive.”
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The Values
The Order of Vitéz is a Military Order based on Christian confession and encouraging a life with the highest ethical values.
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The Mission
The Order of Vitéz was founded by the Regent of Hungary “to honor the bravest and remember their sacrifice.”
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Organizational Structure
Főkapitány (Captain General): HIRH Vitéz Joseph Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Prince of Hungary.
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News
State award of Vitéz Josef Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Royal Prince of Hungary
August 25, 2024 The President of the Republic of Hungary, Dr. Tamás Sulyok, awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit to the Captain General of the Order of Vitéz on the occasion of the founding of the state of Hungary and the national holiday of the founder of the state, King Saint […]
Vitézi Rend’s signet ring in gold
May 18, 2024 With the help of a Swedish Royal Court jeweller, we have reconstructed the ring that Miklós Horthy wore during the 1920s. It is made of 14 ct gold and onyx. Dimensions 17×13 mm. Weight 24 g. For price inquiry and order contact Head of Treasury Staff Captain: fokincstarnok@vitezi-rend.com.
The two staff captains of the Order of Vitéz on the Présház portal
April 30, 2024 On the popular Présház portal, the two staff captains of our Order, Imre Vejkey, a Christian Democrat parliamentarian, and Attila Bánó, writer and journalist, often appear in “civilian”. Right now on the main page, next to each other. (The articles can only be read in Hungarian.) https://www.preshaz.eu/2024/04/29/kozossegalkoto-ero-a-teremtesvedelem/ https://www.preshaz.eu/2024/04/26/agymosassal-is-tettek-tonkre-europat/
Invitation to Legénd
April 27, 2024 Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Confreres! On the occasion of the National Togetherness Day, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 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 worshipin […]
The Order of Vitéz was founded by the Governor of Hungary, admiral Miklós Horthy, in 1920. Its Captain General from 1977 to 2017 was József Árpád, Royal Prince of Hungary, and now his son, Prince József Károly.
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- A brief history of the Order of Vitéz
- Accreditation
- Casale Monferrato – May, 2024
- Casale Monferrato – December, 2021
- Casale Monferrato – May, 2023
- Commemorating 80 years since the Don Disaster 1943
- Contact
- Fatima – September, 2021
- Heraldic usage in the Order of Vitéz
- Holidays of the Order of Vitéz
- How to join
- Hungary’s history in a nutshell
- Legénd – June, 2024
- Legénd – June, 2021
- Malta – March, 2022
- Máriapócs – August, 2021
- Máriapócs – September, 2022
- Máriapócs – September, 2023
- Melbourne, Australia – February, 2024
- Oath of the Vitéz
- Order of Vitéz – Questions and Mistakes
- Organizational Structure
- Pécs – November, 2022
- Portrait Gallery of Famous Members
- Statement about the policy of the Order of Vitéz concerning nobility, nobiliary titles and membership in chivalric organisations
- Statements
- Stockholm – June, 2023
- Stockholm – October, 2021
- Sydney, Australia – February, 2024
- The day of Knightly Order of Saint Michael of the Wing – Alcobaça, Portugal, September 29, 2023
- The Mission and Values
- The Vitézi Rend (Order of Vitez), an honour superior to a Chivalric order
- Törökszentmiklós, Kenderes – May, 2022
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