📍 Key Details

Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps Program, has issued a strong condemnation following incidents at Francis Square involving disruption of religious services.

Official Statement
“What happened at Francis Square is unacceptable. An old Franciscan monk was verbally attacked simply because the bell in the church signaled the beginning of the Mass. The demonstrators present – among them Ákos Hadházy, the politician of the opposition – disrupted the atmosphere of the ceremony with shoutings, offensive statements and anti-church slogans.”
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The State Secretary emphasized that the incident “goes beyond the framework of political expression” and represents “blatant disrespect to Faith, the Church and basic human values.”

Key Concerns Raised:

Historical Warning: “History clearly warns: such incidents can easily become the lobby of anti-Christian attacks”
Escalation Risk: “If we do not stop it in time, further, more serious violence may follow”
Clear Position: “There is no place for religious defamation and hate incitement in Hungary”
🤝 Hungary Helps – Magyarország segít Program

Azbej referenced his program’s global work: “The Hungary Helps – Magyarország segít Program experiences every day around the world the consequences of persecution against Christians: persecution, disintegration of communities and violence.”

“Hungary consistently stands by persecuted Christians in all parts of the world – and we won’t allow political movements to feed the dangerous path of blasphemy, intimidation, and anti-Christianity in our country.”
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🔍 Background Information

Tristan Azbej serves as Hungary’s State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and leads the Hungary Helps Program, which focuses on supporting Christian communities facing persecution worldwide. His statement was shared on his .