Beatification of Mária Magdolna Bódi | József Mindszenty in prison
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Faith, courage, solidarity – a true story from the castle prison in Veszprém.
In an era when injustice prevailed, there were those who did not bow their heads. József Mindszenty and his priests were imprisoned, yet they remained true to their faith and humanity. Learn about their story!
On November 27, 1944, József Mindszenty, Bishop of Veszprém, and his priests were arrested on the orders of the Arrow Cross government.
The police wanted to push him into the car like a common criminal, but his priests would not allow it, and the strange procession set off on foot, with the police on one side of the road and the three arrested men and the priests accompanying them on the other. The sight was shocking even without the bishop's regalia; the people of Veszprém prayed on the road received the blessing of the arrested bishop, and followed the procession in large numbers. Following their arrest, the county bishop and twenty-six priests were first held in Veszprém at the Várbort, then in the Sopronkőhidai Prison, and finally in Sopron, where they were held in the Sopron convent of the Daughters of the Divine Savior. Upon his return from captivity, József Mindszenty initiated the beatification process for the martyred priest of Fűzfő,Mária Magdolna Bódi, who had been martyred in Mártfű.
September 6, 2025 (Saturday) 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Themed tours depart hourly.
Maximum number of participants: 60 people
Location: Exhibition at the Visitor Center in Veszprém Castle (8200 Veszprém, Jókai utca 8.)
Age group: young people and adults
Program fee: 1000 HUF/person for pilgrims arriving with a wristband for the beatification of Mária Magdolna Bódi,
Other visitors: 1000 HUF/person supplementary ticket + admission ticket valid for the exhibition
Duration: 60 minutes
Maximum number of participants: 15 people
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The source of the images and descriptions is the Várborton website.