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Events - These are only a few events almost randomly chosen as examples for the wide range of events and activities that characterise the Year of the Bible 2008 programmes in Hungary. Summary of the three principal events of the Hungarian Bible Society's Year of the Bible 2008. Shared responsibility for the future - Year of the Bible celebration in the lower Carpathians Ecumenical chapel opens in prison "Biblia Sacra Hungarica" Bible exhibition in the Year of the Bible 2008, Budapest
Bibles distributed to MPs in Hungary Biblical Symposium in the Year of the Bible 2008, Hungary Hospital chaplains met in Cluj, Romania May this "glass" pass from me... "Heaven and Earth" series of lectures and conference Bible exhibition at the Cathedral's Library of Kalocsa
The organising committee, consisting of Roman Catholic and Protestant members, is coordinating the following key events: International Biblical Symposium in Esztergom Hungarian and foregin biblical scholars and experts in other fields of theology will gather to discuss isses brought together under the the title: "The effect and role of the Bible in a secular-, consumer- and media-driven society"
venue: Szent Adalbert Képzési, Lelkiségi és Konferencia Központ, Esztergom |
"Sing unto the Lord!" Classical music concert in the Year of the Bible, Hungary
As one of the key events of the Year of the Bible 2008 series of programmes in Hungary, on the 30th of September pieces of classical music were performed from various parts of musical history inspired by the Bible. The event took place in the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall at the famous Palace of Arts, Budapest (http://www.mupa.hu/nemzetihangversenyterem.jsp). |
"Biblia Sacra Hungarica" Bible exhibition in the Year of the Bible 2008, Budapest The interest shown at the opening of the annual exhibition of the National Széchényi Library, Budapest was beyond expectation. Visitors and many representatives of the written and electronic media came and soon the place was busy with people. A large crowd gathered in the main hall of the Library to be the first to see the rich exhibition that is the third and final main event of the Year of the Bible 2008 programmes.István Monok, the director of the National Library in his welcoming speech said that true written masterpieces were only born in one's own mother tongue. This is why the people behind the great work of translating the Bible created an invaluable tool to be used in later literature as well by the poets and writers of the Nation. He especially emphasised the need in this age for a true system of values found in the Bible. Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest said that he was honoured to be at a Bible exhibition held at the National Library. The nation and the Holy Scriptures have belonged together in the life of Hungarians in the last 1000 years as it is clearly seen in the fact that the most ancient written traces of the Hungarian language were related to the life of the church and were of Biblical origin. The books on display here clearly indicate the vivid connection between the Bible, life of the people and culture. Miller Milloy, General Secretary of the United Bible Societies (UBS) brought greetings from 144 Bible Societies around the world. Rev. Milloy repeated that the aim of the Year of the Bible which is "To help people of all backgrounds rediscover the Bible message." He spoke of the two foundations we read of in the Gospels (Luke 6:46-49) sand and rock - the latter of which is the teaching of God's Word. Referring to the words of Pope Benedict XVI.: "The Word of God is the foundation of all reality (the tangible things being today's so called true realities). We must change our concept of reality." Our faith is built on Truth that needs to be made public. "The cross needs to be raised again in the market place of life. Men and women need to know where true realities lies." He also added that "The Bible is at the very heart of the history of Europe. It is at the very heart of the life and history of Hungary. The Karoli Bible translation into Hungarian of 1590. The formation of the Bible Society Agency in 1834. A revision of the Karoli text in 1908. […] And in 1990, 400 year anniversary of the Karoli translation, a New Translation was completed." He expressed his hope that people would re-engage with the message of the Bible - that God loves them - that He wants to build a personal relationship with each of them - that He wants to indwell them individually to empower them with His life and love - that they might discover 'life in all its fullness'. The schedule of Rev. Milloy during his short stay in Hungary involved many interviews, meeting the staff and many of the board members of the Bible Society and speaking both at the opening of the exhibition and at the reception that followed it, organized by the Bible Society and the Reformed Church in Hungary. This is what he thought of the Bible exhibition: "The physical attendance, the interest shown by the media, the support from all the churches and the sheer quality of the Exhibition speak volumes for the quality of the planning and preparation and for the impact the Year of the Bible has had throughout the country." The exhibition was opened by Gusztáv Bölcskei the presiding bishop of the Reformed Church in Hungary. He said that the items on display were of great historical and artistic value carrying a wealth with them that is to be observed by all who walk with an open heart. These mementoes speak not only of centuries past, but also of people behind the work that had brought about these books. At this exhibition we find in the centre The Book that is of great value in terms of culture and art, but a lot more than that at the same time: "Through it, the reader may receive eternal life from the great grace and mercy of our God." Szabó Botond Gáborjáni the curator of the exhibition pointed out the importance of value, continuity and closeness as the main organizing principles of the exhibition. In the middle of the exhibition hall we find a pulpit representing the spoken Word. The richness of the Bible together with its impact on our lives can easily be observed in the exhibition. The visitor can trace history of the effect of the Bible from the oldest fragments of Scripture quotations in Hungarian to the latest electronic versions of the Bible in such a way that is very informative even to the wider public. "It is a remarkable exhibition in terms of its rich collection. I was happy to be able to attend the opening ceremony and arrived early enough to have a seat. The individuals who opened the exhibition with their words spoke well and I was delighted beyond what I can express with words." - said Gyula Réthi, one of the many visitors. "It was a great joy to be able to participate at the opening event. I expected it to be a great experience and I was not disappointed. The words of the General Secretary of the United Bible Societies opened my eyes to the privilege we Hungarians enjoy in having the Bible in our own language for so many a centuries. His heartfelt wish to rediscover the Bible echoed in my heart as I too wish our people to find life in Jesus." - commented Ferenc Szanyi a theological student from southern Ukraine.
Venue: National Széchényi Library /Országos Széchenyi Könyvtár, Budapest. |
