Europe

Hungary

Founded as a Christian kingdom by St. Stephen in the year 1000, Hungary's Catholic identity has survived Mongol invasion, Ottoman occupation, Habsburg domination, and Soviet communism — and today it occupies a uniquely assertive role in European Catholic political debate.

Hungary
St. Stephen I (first King of Hungary), St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. László (Ladislaus) I, St. Margit (Margaret) of Hungary, Bl. Cardinal József Mindszenty (confessor under communism)
Hungary
Feast of St. Stephen (Aug 20) — National Day of Hungary and major Catholic celebration; Feast of All Saints (Nov 1); Assumption of Mary (Aug 15)
Catholic Population:
3.7 million
Percent Catholic:
37%
Church Status
Stable
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest

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