Hungarian State Secretary Condemns Anti-Christian Provocations at March 15th Event - Faith & Freedom News

Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps Program, has spoken out against what he describes as ongoing anti-Christian provocations in Budapest. In an interview with Vasárnap.hu, Azbej criticized the controversial March 15th commemorative event held under the leadership of pro-dog mayor Gergely Kovács, calling it a mockery of patriotic and Christian values.

The event, which was meant to honor Hungary’s 1848 revolution, instead featured a slam poetry performance that Azbej described as derogatory towards the church and traditional values, while also covertly promoting drug use. The performance took place as part of a local government program, with numerous minors in attendance, further intensifying the backlash.

Political and Public Outrage

Azbej, who also serves as president of the KDNP’s 12th district branch, emphasized that this was not merely a private event organized by the Two-Tailed Dog Party but a joint celebration supported by the local government.

“The pro-dog mayor’s speech was unworthy of the spirit of the holiday, and the program that followed was downright scandalous,” Azbej stated. “It is clear that this administration continuously attacks everything traditional, patriotic, or Christian with ridicule and even austerity measures.”

The Hegyvidéki KDNP and IKSZ organization have formally addressed a letter to Visi Piroská, the district’s councilor for church affairs and public education, demanding an explanation for how an event funded by the local government allowed anti-Christian rhetoric and the mocking of national traditions.

Pattern of Anti-Traditional Actions?

According to Azbej, this is part of a larger pattern under Mayor Kovács’ leadership. One of his first acts was reportedly removing grants for church communities and scouts in the district. Additionally, his statements regarding the Turul monument—a symbol of Hungarian heritage—also fit into what Azbej calls a “dark picture” of deliberate ideological provocation.

“I fully stand in solidarity with the school principals of District XII who have voiced their outrage,” Azbej added.

Calls for Accountability and Apology

The KDNP and its allies are now demanding concrete action to prevent such incidents in the future.

“What the mayor did is unacceptable and disgraceful. He must apologize,” Azbej insisted. “This was not a debate on values, but a direct insult to Christian and conservative-minded people—an evil and aggressive act.”

The controversy continues to fuel a wider debate on the state of religious and patriotic values in Hungary’s public life, as conservative voices push back against what they see as intentional marginalization of Christian and national heritage.