Budapest, 23 June 2024. The Hungarian Association of the Order of Malta held its annual solemn Holy Mass celebrating its patron Saint, with the induction of six new members. Holy Mass was celebrated by H.E. the Cardinal Primate of Hungary, Peter Erdő, concelebrated by Caplains of the Order led by Bishop Balázs Martos, Head Chaplain of the Hungarian Association. Representatives of the Johanniter Order and of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre were in attendance.

Following the church service, a reception was held at the House of the Order in Budapest.

Cover photo: H.E. Dr. Heinz Anton Hafner (r.) with Bishop Balázs Martos and Dr. Mark Aurel Érszegi, deputy Head of Department at MFA, Senior Adviser for Religious Diplomacy.

Photos: David Szarka.