Europe has historically overcome its challenges by returning to its Christian roots — a path it should follow today as well, said Ferenc Kalmár, Ministerial Commissioner for Hungary’s Neighborhood Policy, at an event in Válaszút (Răscruci), Transylvania, on Saturday.
Speaking at the opening of two photo exhibitions — In the Footsteps of Our Heroes and Christian Holidays — at the restored Bánffy Castle, Kalmár emphasized the deep connection between Christianity and both Hungarian and European identity.
Christianity is not only a religious affiliation in the Carpathian Basin, it is a sustaining force that binds families, communities, and generations,”
he said.
The exhibitions, organized by the KÁMME Foundation (For the Evangelization of the Carpathian Basin), showcase works by ethnic Hungarian photographers from across the region. Kalmár noted that the images do more than capture moments — they tell stories of resilience, identity, and cultural memory.
He highlighted that many of Hungary’s historical heroes — whether soldiers, teachers, priests, or farmers — drew strength from faith and fought to preserve the Hungarian language and culture, often in harsh conditions. “Everyone who preserves and passes on our identity is a hero,”
he added.
Kalmár also stressed that throughout European and Hungarian history, he has “never encountered a hero who was an atheist,” underlining that Christianity remains a cultural foundation for Europe.
Ernő Tóth, president of the KÁMME Foundation, explained that both exhibitions feature entries from cross-border photo contests aimed at connecting Hungarians across the region.
The exhibition runs until early September at the Bánffy Castle, in partnership with the local Reformed Church and the Kallós Zoltán Foundation.
Via MTI; Featured image: Pixabay
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