Magyar Egyház, 1987 (66. évfolyam, 2. szám)
1987-04-01 / 2. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD — 6 — REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA dying answered those who would console them but by the words, “Never mind, Buda is ours! Hurrah for the fatherland!” So they spoke and died. He who witnessed such scenes not as an exception, but as a constant rule; he who saw the adolescent weep, when he was told he was yet too young to die for his land; he who saw the sacrifices of spontaneity; he who heard what a fury spread over the people on hearing of the catastrophe; he who marked his behavior towards the victory after all was lost, he who knows what sort of sentiment is burning alike in the breast of the old and the young, of the strong man and of the tender wife, and ever will be burning on, till the hour of national resurrection strikes — he who is aware of all this, will surely bow before this people with respect, and will acknowledge with me, that such a people wants not to be inspired, but it is an everlasting source of inspiration itself. Let me, therefore, assure you, gentlemen, that the people of Hungary has a future yet. Let me confidently state that the people of England have not spent their sympathy on a corpse. But well may you ask, “What is the basis of this hope?” The first basis of my hope is the Almighty himself, the God of justice. Who can not grant a lasting victory to wickedness. History has, to be sure, recorded the downfall of mighty empires, of nations compared to whom the Magyar can hardly claim a name. But the fall of these nations was precisely the revelation of the eternal justice of God. They fell by their own crimes. Nations die but by suicide. That is not our case. The glorious deeds which the unnamed heroes of the people achieved proves what, with previous preparation, they could do in the defense of their native land. Often they have gone into battle without knowing how to fire or cock a musket, but they took batteries with bayonets, and they achieved glorious deeds like those that are classed among the deeds of immortality. I never tnet a single mother who would have with held her son from sharing in the battle. But I have met many who ordered and commanded their children to fight for their fatherland. I saw many brides who urged on their bride—grooms to delay their happiness till they should come back victorious from the battles of their fatherland. Thus acted the ladies of Hungary. A country deserves to live, a country deserves to have a future, when the women, as much as the men love and cherish it. Eighth Tribe Foundation Hungarian Studies Summer, 1987 From June 15th to July 24th 1987 an intensive six-week Hungarian Studies program will be held in Ada, Ohio. Besides language instruction in Hungarian grammar, composition and coversation, there will be courses dealing with the history, politics, culture and society of East-Central Europe. The courses that will be offered include: A History of Hungary, A History of Hungarian Literature, Politics in East- Central Europe, Literary Selections and Hungarian Folk Customs. A special feature of the program will be the option of participation in an additional one-week (July 26—Aug. 1) field research experience in Toledo, Ohio. The program participants can obtain 12— 15 college credits from Portland State University for the six weeks and 2 additional credits for the week of July 26— Aug. 1. The cost of tuition is ca. $750 for the six weeks and an additional $100 for the week of July 26—Aug. 1. Housing of students will be available in student residence halls on the campus of Ohio Northern University for ca. $50 per week. The University will provide students with a meal plan for about $10 per day including three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). The program will also provide the students with weekly Hungarian film presentations, some guest lectures on special topics and some optional group tours and excursions to points of interest in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Involvement in these and similar programs is predicated on the assumption that language learning is facilitated by opportunities for practice. The Hungarian Summer Program in Ada will operate on the principle of total immersion. Constant group contact will enable the instructors to use Hungarian as the language of instruction as well as communication. The students, in turn, will have the opportunity to use Hungarian as the medium of communication among themselves for the duration of the program. Student applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information or application forms please write to the above address or to: Professor Andrew Ludanyi Department of History and Political Science Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio 45810 NEWS FROM LIGONIER Wanted: Documents & Artifacts. If you have materials which you would like to donate to the museum, archives or library, please contact the curator of the Bethlen Archives and Museum, Rev. Zoltán A. Kovács at (412) 238-6711 or please sent the materials to the following address: Bethlen Home Archives & Museum P.O. Box 657, Ligonier, Pa. 15658 Our Archives and Museum Collects: Primary and secondary source and artifacts which document American Hungarian immigration and ethnic life. These include letters, diaries, journals, photograps, immigration documents, books, newspapers, household utensils, decorative and handcraft objects, and a wide variety of other items. Preserves: Library, archival, and museum materials. The Archives and Museum’s professional staff and modern physical facilities insure that donated materials are preserved for future generations to study and appreciate. Serves: The public and the scholarly community through museum exhibits, library services, and educational programs. Please support us! Monetary grant is also appreciated. „ „ . . „ Rev. Zoltán A. Kovács A request The Bethlen Museum and Archives is conducting a research for those people who were raised in the Children’s Home of Ligonier, Pa, or have attended Summer School here in our Institution. Please report your name and address to Bethlen Home, Archives & Museum, P.O. Box 657, Ligonier, Pa 15658 A legend of the Valentine One of the legends relating to the origin of Saint Valentine’s Day dates back to ancient Roman times, when Christians were cast into jail because of their beliefs. One such Christian was a young bishop by the name of Valentine. During his imprisonment, Valentine missed his loved ones greatly. He spent many hours thinking of them and wishing he could contact them in some way. One day he noticed a small cluster of violets growing withing reach of his cell window, and he picked some of them. On their heart shaped leaves, he wrote the words, “Remember your Valentine,” or simply, “I love Y ou,” and sent them by way of a friendly dove. Thus began the custom of sending valentines. It has continued through the ages and St. Valentine’s Day is now celebrated on February 14th. Sending a valentine is a very special way to say “I love you.” Bethlen Home Newsletter
