The monks - trusting in God's infinite love - hope that the only monastic community founded in Hungary, the Pauline order, will be able to serve the future of the Church and the nation at the top of Hargita, more than 1,300 meters high, strengthening faith in God.
A new Pauline monastery was built in Transylvania, in Hargitafürdő, the ceremonial blessing of which will take place on August 20 at 12:30 p.m. The Holy Mass will be presented by Archbishop Gergely Kovács of Gyulafehérvár, and the retired assistant bishop of Gyulafehérvár Tamás József, a Pauline confratern, will be present; Provincial Chief Pálos Antal Puskás; Franciscan regional chief Erik Urbán; Pauline monks, priests and representatives of other orders as well.
After the Holy Mass, Pálovian Superior Arnold Chrapkowski, László Kövér, President of the Parliament, and Miklós Soltész, State Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office responsible for church and ethnic relations, will give a ceremonial speech. Those gathered will be greeted by the local lay leaders: Csaba Borboly, President of the Hargita County Council; and Attila Korodi, mayor of Csíkszereda.
The designer of the new Pauline monastery was Macalik Arnold, who worked on the plans together with architects Csaba Lázár and József Szilágyi-Bartha.
A new Pauline monastery was built in Hargitafürdő Photo: Macalik Arnold, architect, Károly Elekes, construction manager
The central core of the building is the chapel. In addition to providing housing for the monks, it is also stated as an objective at the time of planning that
those who want to be quiet can spend time with the community as "temporary monks" in prayer and doing work around the monastery.
From the room on the top floor of the building - which will provide space for lectures, meditations, and teachings - visitors are captivated by a wonderful view, and you can even join the liturgy in the chapel through a balcony.
According to the plans, the monastery will be open to those interested for a longer period of time, however, in accordance with the requirements of the Pauline Order, cloisters will be held in the places where the monks live their everyday lives. (Of course, male spiritual practitioners will also be able to stay inside the cloister.)
The monks - trusting in God's infinite love -
they hope that the only monastic community founded in Hungary, the Pauline order, will be able to serve the future of the Church and the nation at the top of Hargita, more than 1,300 meters high, strengthening faith in God.
The construction of the monastery was supported by the Hungarian government, the local leadership and many well-intentioned donors.
A new Pauline monastery was built in Hargitafürdő Photo: Macalik Arnold, architect, Károly Elekes, construction manager
The detailed program of the event can be found on the website of the Pauline Order HERE .
Author: Bátor Botond (Transylvanian Superior of the Pauline Order) / Magyar Kurír
Photos: Macalik Arnold, architect, Károly Elekes, construction manager
