Hungarian churches in Romania urge the community to vote. “It is essential for the future of the community”
The leaders of the Hungarian churches in Romania call for believers to participate in the second round of the presidential elections on May 18, emphasizing the importance of this moment for the future of the community and the whole society.
Hungarian churches in Romania urge the community to vote photo: Roman-Catholic Bishopric
The representatives of the most important Hungarian churches in Transylvania launched, on May 8, 2025, a common call to the believers, urging them to actively participate in the second round of the presidential elections, which will take place on May 18.
In their message, religious leaders emphasize that Romania is in a “Decisive historical moment ”and the result of the elections will deeply influence the future of the country, from the rule of law and religious freedom, to international orientation and interethnic coexistence.
“We address them the believers of our churches The urge to participate in the second round of the elections, on May 18, 2025, and to support by our vote that candidate for the position of president who respects the rights and values of all citizens – including our community -, and which contributes to peaceful coexistence.is shown in the call.
The leaders of the churches say that the vote should go to the candidate who can “Counteract extremist political forces, to support the development of social life and efficiency of public administration and to guarantee the maintenance of Romania on the European path”.
“This is essential for the future of the Hungarian community, for the unnamed functioning of our churches and for a peaceful and equal coexistence in rights with our Romanian brothers and the other fellow citizens of other nationalities“, Is mentioned in the document.
The appeal is signed by eight hierarchs of the Roman Catholic Church, Reformed, Lutheran and Unitarians in Romania: Archbishop Kovács Gergely (Alba Iulia), Bishop Böcskei László (Oradea), Bishop Schönberger Jenő (Satu Mare), Bishop Pál József Csaba Adorjáni Dezső Zoltán (Lutheran Evangelical Church), Bishop Kolumbán Vilmos József (Reformed Diocese in Transylvania), Bishop Bogdán Szabolcs János (Reformed Diocese near Piatra Craiului) and Bishop Kovács István (Unitarian Church).
