Remembrance for Dr. vitéz Ürge Antal

2 November 2024

Remembrance for Dr. vitéz Ürge Antal Today, a wreath-laying ceremony was held in memory of Dr. vitéz Ürge Antal at the Wilmslow Cemetery.

Representing the Hungarian Consulate General in Manchester, First Secretary Judit Várhelyi attended, along with Lady Márta Grund on behalf of the Order of Vitéz, and Honourable Gentlemen Gábor Bartos, Miklós Bartha, and Attila Babenyecz.

The ceremony commemorated Father Ürge’s life and work in a fitting tribute. Dr. Ürge Antal was the first pastor and martyr among the Hungarian community in Manchester following the 1956 uprising. During his brief but active service in Northern England, he visited refugee camps, held Mass, heard confessions, preached, and above all, offered solace and encouragement to all.

He passed away unexpectedly on 4 February 1957.