Hungarian government: Christians suffering increasing persecution

Anti-Christian sentiments and the persecution of Christians are on the increase rather than the opposite, Tristan Azbej told public radio on Monday morning.

The state secretary in charge of assistance to persecuted Christian communities noted the importance of the Hungary Helps Programme. Azbej pointed to Nigeria as an example, saying “nearly no Christmas passes without an anti-Christian terrorist attack” there, and highlighted the Hungarian government’s decision to send aid worth 100 million forints (EUR 250,000) to that country. The donation was aimed to save lives as well as to help local Christians “find a safe future” in their homeland rather than having to emigrate.

Hungary Helps aims to facilitate fast humanitarian aid but also to strengthen Christian communities in the long run, he said. He noted that in Lebanon only 60 churches had been renovated by way of the Hungarian programme. He added that the scheme was similarly instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage in Syria and Iraq.

“These are small sums for the Hungarian budget, but in those countries they could make a difference between staying in the homeland or emigration,”

the state secretary said.

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  1. Fidesz puts out propagada about looking out for Christian persecution yet Orban is persecuting his former pastor for publicly opposing his regime. This man married Orban and his wife and baptized his children and his church is being persecuted by Fidesz. The other question is don’t we want to oppose persecution in general rather than focus exclusively on persecution of Christians?Bashar al-Assad tried to play this Christian card for support from Orban after murdering 100.000 Syrians and imprisoning or torturing many thousands. Fidesz meanwhile had nothing to say about persecution in Syria and instead promoted friendly relations including an October meeting where Szijjarto was “honoured” to meet with Al-Assad’s foreign minister. Fidesz is the worst betrayer of human rights. Forget the crap propaganda they put out about protecting Christians. That is for the ignorant masses in Hungary who know nothing.

  2. Cardinal – Peter Erdo.
    The “Spiritual” Father – of 43% of the Hungarian – ageing, evaporating decreasing population.
    This 43% representing Hungarians being Baptised in the Faith of the Holy Roman Catholic Church of Hungary – be a VOICE – Cardinal Erdo.
    Erdo, is on “Public Record” being of SUPPORT to Victor Orban.
    Be a VOICE.
    Pope Francis, credit and prayers to HIM, and FOR Him, speaks out, but you, Peter Erdo, continue to take the WRONGFUL position of remaining SILENT.
    WHY are you AFRAID to speak out ?
    Was the Christmas Card from the Prime Minister of Hungary you received, did this “harden up” why you are WRONGFULLY silent not commenting on MATTERS broadly, that are HAPPENING in Hungary, in the lives of the “Brothers and Sisters in Christ” – that you are APPOINTED to be of SERVICE to them, as there Spiritual Father.
    St. Anthony of Padua – his words MAY awaken you ;
    “Actions speak louder than Words ;
    Let Words teach and YOUR actions SPEAK.”
    FAILURE to Lead, to be of NO representation character – of the late Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, believing that your “Heroed” Pope being Saint Pope John Paul 11 – would not be at ease, in Gods Holy Name, this on-going PASSIVE position stance you SERMON in your position as a Cardinal, the Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church of Hungary.
    75 years nears you Peter Erdo – Cardinal – for Hungary, that age if you forward you RETIREMENT letter to the Vatican, you would be DOING an immense FAVOUR – to all Roman Catholic of the Hungarian Holy Roman Church.
    This being a “Seat Warmer” just sitting on the FENCE, as our country – descends into the “Fires of Hell” – under your Cardinalship – are Heartless and Outrageous.
    This quote of Martin Luther – will “tighten” your clerical collar /
    “You are not only responsible for what you say, but for WHAT you DON”T say.”
    Be HEARD – speak – for your “children” – your “flock” – as we as a country, near enter the Fires of Hell, taken there, delivered there by the individual, you on “Public Record” support – Victor Mihaly. Orban.

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