Nagy Szent Basil Rendi Noverek
H-4326 Mariapocs
Kossuth, ter. 16
Tel./Fax: (36) 42 385 547
Em: srbazilia@nagysztbazilirendinoverek.t-online.hu
History
In 1935, the Basilian Sisters came to Hungary
from Uzhorod, the Zakarpatia region of Ukraine. In a
short time after their arrival, they founded a separate
monastery and novitiate in Mariapocs. In 1938 novices
pronounced first vows.
Sisters took care of the shrine and the
pilgrims in Mariapocs. They established an orphanage,
made vestments and worked with youth. In 1945, monasteries
were opened in Satoraljaujheley and in Hajdudorog also
with a boarding school for girls.
In 1950, when the communist government
took over Hungary the community was disbanded. Twenty-four
Sisters and four novices were forced to leave their
monasteries and everything in them. In keeping with
the Soviet government decrees, they wore secular garb.
Some Sisters found positions as cantors or sacristans;
others worked in public places. Four Sisters served
in the Seminary in Nyiregyhaza. The police spied upon
them and often took them to headquarters for questioning.
Any communication between Sisters and the clergy was
difficult.
With the demise of the Iron Curtain, Sisters
returned to their monastery in Mariapocs, resumed their
community life and loving service at Mary's shrine.
Basilian Sisters minister in Budapest and Nyjregyhaza.
Sisters have nursing homes for elderly people in Satoraljaujhelej,
Mariapocs and Hajdudorog..
Ministries
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Most
of the Basilian Sisters in Hungary live and minister
at the main monastery near the shrine to the Mother
of God in Mariapocs. Sisters spend the better
part of the day in prayer, which commences in
the morning with Matins and finishes in the evening
with Compline. Sisters spend intermittent t?me
performing their particular work. Community life
gives the Sisters an opportunity to fulfill the
command of Christ, to love one’s neighbor.
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In
addition to Mariapocs, Sisters are also ministering
in Budapest, Nyiregyhaza and Satoraljaujheley. Sisters
perform the following ministries with dedication:
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Care
for the Dormition of the Mother of God Shrine in Mariapocs
and the pilgrims
Serve as sacristans
Run the Religious Goods Shop in Mariapocs
Care for elderly ladies and administer, Saint Macrina
Nursing Home, in Mariapocs
Translate books and materials into the Hungarian language
Catechize and prepare children for the reception of
the Holy Sacraments
Pastoral work in parishes
Administer Saint Ann’s Nursing Home for men and
women in Satoraljaujheley
Care for the beauty of churches
Provide various services for the Eparchy
During
the summer months but especially on the feast
of the Dormition of the Mother of God in August,
Sisters are busy with pilgrims at the Shrine of
the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, in Mariapocs.
People come to the Mother of God with love and
faith, presenting their spiritual needs, interceding
the Virgin for her protection, assistance and
intercession before her Son, Jesus. |
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The many hours dedicated to singing
the Divine Praises and profound prayer of Sisters radiate
to God’s People in charity, compassion as well
as concern for their spiritual and material welfare.
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