News

May 06, 2022

Author: Vitéz Gábor von Hegyi

This year, the Hungarians of North Rhine-Westphalia gathered in the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cologne to commemorate Cardinal Mindszenthy’s visit to Cologne. This time we were in the chapel of the Cathedral to pray together for the beatification of our last prince-primate. As the last point of commemoration, the celebrating audience went to the memorial plaque set up in the crypt, where the Hungarian Consulate General in Düsseldorf, the Hungarian Catholic Pastoral Church and the Order of Vitéz placed their wreaths.

You can watch a short summary video at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNst44TBlG8

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April 08, 2022

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Confreres!

On the occasion of the National Togetherness Day, on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 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:

10.00 a.m.
Festive worshipin 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;

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

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

14.00 a.m.
Countrywide meeting of the Officers of the Order of Vitéz in the House of Culture

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March 27, 2022

Author: Vitéz Nob. Róbert Boronkay, Staff Captain International Relations and Units Abroad

Over the past few days I was guiding and shooting for HIRH Joseph Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduke of Austria, Royal Prince of Hungary and his family and for the Order of Vitéz (Hungarian: Vitézi Rend) in attendance was also honoured guest HE the Hungarian Ambassador to Malta. It was a huge team effort led by my good friend Seat captain of Malta Marco Spiteri Binett.

We had an amazing program from start to finish which included an investiture into the Vitézi Rend on Saturday. The program started with a wreath laying ceremony for the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 we then visited various sites throughout Valletta, Rabat and Mdina. This program culminated in an investiture of a number of Maltese into the Vitézi Rend.

Each and every person from the last few days from various countries I now get to call my friends. Other than being with good people, I love the cultural and historical threads, hearing the personal stories and learning first hand from primary sources.

These events help to further explore, educate and further spread the cultural few way tentacles and niche tourism for Malta and in this case Hungary, Sweden and Germany too.

Photo: Vitéz Martin Bonnici

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February 22, 2022

Author: Vitéz György Palásthy de Palásth et Keszihócz OESSH, Seat Captain of Russia Region

On February 18, 2022, in the banquet hall of the Russian Cultural Center, a ceremonial meeting was held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Hungarian Cossack Stanyica (Military Foreign Representation). The Order of the Vitéz’s delegation to the Hungarian Hussar and Military Association Preservation of Traditions was led by Dr. Vitéz Ádám Berniczei-Roykó de Bernicze, Deputy Captain General, Staff Captain of Hungary.

After the formal sitting, a distinguished discussion took place.

The Hungarian Hussar and Military Traditions Association like many umbrella organizations, domestic and cross-border Associations for Preservation of Traditions alike, signed and prepared cooperation agreements with several organizations from the Cossack historical community.

In this international cooperation alliance, The Hungarian Hussar and Military Tradition Association recommended partnership with the legitimate Order of the Vitéz within the Coordinating Council which had the following objective:

Guided by responsibility for the future of Christianity, taking into account the similarity of views, the military and patriotic traditions of Hungary and Russia’s historical heritage, as well as pursuing advance in preservation of traditions, confirmed by their signature, the Parties took into account mutual interests within the framework of this agreement expressed long-standing friendship intend to cooperate and provide mutual assistance.

The legitimate Order of the Vitéz as a worthy guardian and representative of military, national and patriotic traditions, places great emphasis on cultivating relations with associations and communities with like-minded partners in worldview and national commitment, for in this cooperation, sharing mutual thoughts and compassion, the future of Hungary depends.

This is particularly relevant in the Prime Minister’s annual briefing, but even more significant in the light of his speech raising awareness: “… Latin Christianity in Europe can no longer stand on its own feet. Orthodoxy, without an alliance with Eastern Christians, will barely survive in the decades to come.“

The Captain General of the Legitimate Order of the Vitéz and his deputy approved my participation as the official representative of Order of the Vitéz at the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council, and to move forward with tasks regarding mutual agreements on preservation of traditions as well.

The inaugural meeting of the Coordinating Council was honored by the presence of  Dr. Vitéz Ádám Berniczei-Roykó de Bernicze, Deputy Captain General, Staff Captain of Hungary of the legitimate Order of the Vitéz, and his esteemed wife.

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February 19, 2022

An article about the book launch was published in Magyar Nemzet by Adrienn Bényei.

We got acquainted with the latest book of the colorful, versatile, polyhistoric writer, journalist and graphic artist Attila Bánó on Thursday night in Telki, at the János Kodolányi Community House. The volume entitled Jobb, edited by the Erdélyi Szalon Publishing House, contains the author’s recent publications in Magyar Nemzet.

The article can be viewed at the following link:
https://magyarnemzet.hu/kultura/2022/02/az-irastudo-batorsaga