Prime Minister Viktor Orbán greeted the consecrating congregation of the Unitarians in a letter; István Kovács, who was elected last year, will be installed in his office this afternoon at a service in Cluj-Napoca, announced Bertalan Havasi, the deputy state secretary in charge of the Prime Minister's Press Office.
In his letter, the Hungarian Prime Minister recalls the "old truth" that it is not the size of the light source that matters, but its power.
"It was an uplifting moment for all Hungarians, when the Hungarian Unitarian community, which was split into two parts at Trianon nine years ago, declared its unity again, testifying that what was separated by hostile powers, distorted ideologies and human frailty, was separated by common faith and cross-border the command of our national unity is capable of reuniting even after nine decades," wrote the prime minister.
Viktor Orbán wished the new bishop to be a brave guardian and enhancer of the cultural and spiritual heritage born amid severe trials, which the Unitarians created as the only historical denomination of Christianity founded in Hungary during the past five centuries.
He expressed his conviction that the future of Hungarians is still represented by those communities who are proud of their past, their religious ancestors and their values, who dare to stand up despite the pressure of anti-national and anti-church forces, follow the example of Jesus, respect the created world, life and the family, in addition to the individual's responsibility and freedom of conscience, while raising their children to do the same.
At the end of his letter, Viktor Orbán wished all the newly elected leaders of the church a blessed service, and the cross-border community of love of the Unitarians for decades rich in faith and growth, explained Bertalan Havasi.
Source: magyarhirlap.hu
Featured image: Hungarian Unitarian Church
