The state secretary in charge of church and
civil affairs on Saturday inaugurated the Dóm Square in Pecs, southern Hungary,
which was reconstructed with a 600 million forints (EUR 1.8m) government grant.
The square, in the shadow of the city’s cathedral, was consecrated by Bishop György Udvardy.
Photo: MTI/Sóki Tamás
In his speech, Miklós Soltész said that apart from educating in faith, churches operate kindergartens and schools and thereby teach children Christian faith and patriotism. “
[Churches] also provide for the elderly and strengthen our communities,” Soltész said.
Pécs Mayor Zsolt Páva and the city’s MP, Péter Hoppál, also attended the event.