Magyar News, 1999. szeptember-2000. augusztus (10. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-06-01 / 10. szám
Right top: Mosaic in the garden. Bottom right: A room at the Casa. Below: Hallway with many artworks by Fr. Prokop. Zarándokház, was laid on November 14, 1966. The ceremonial opening took place on August 20th, 1967, with Hungarians from all parts of Europe and America attending. Many relics had been received from various sources, and now found a place in the Zarándokház: relics of St. Stephen, St. Imre, St. Gellért (donated earlier by Cardinal Ronealli, who became Pope John XXIII); relics of the three Martyrs of Kassa, and of Blessed Pope Innocent XI (known as the liberator of Buda from the Turks because of his support of the international army that defeated them). The house can accommodate 90 people, or even more in a pinch. It is a very large, spacious, yet simple facility, as befits a house for pilgrims. One has the impression of staying at an art gallery, as the hallways and chapel are decorated with the paintings of Fr. Péter Prokop, an accomplished artist who lived and worked in the house for many years. His handiwork can be admired even in the beautiful flower garden' where the pilgrim can find mosaics of St. Francis of Assisi and King St. Stephen. Mass is said daily in the house chapel. Rooms range from one to five beds per room, with private or shared bath. Basement rooms, at lower prices, seem to cater to student pilgrims, as they offer a choice of sheets or sleeping bags. For the absolute shoestring pilgrim, accommodations may be had in a common hall, with sheets or sleeping bag. Rates are reasonable, ranging from a little over $10. for a common hah bed with sleeping bag, to about $21. for a basement room with sheets, to $87. for a 5- bed room with bath. (These are the preferential rates for Hungarians only.) Breakfast is served for approximately $3. per persoa For under $10. one can have supper at a nearby Italian restaurant. The Hungarian nuns who staff the house will make you feel welcome. They can even help you (in Hungarian — so you won't have to resort to an Italian phrase book!) with arranging for free admission to papal audiences and ceremonies. They also offer postcards are reduced prices. The impressive pilgrimage house Casa di Santo Stefano is well worth a visit, even if you're staying somewhere else. It's a glorious example of what we can accomplish when we pool our resources and talents and pull together for the common good. St. Stephen would be very pleased! To make reservations, write, phone, fax or e-mail to: Casa di Santo Stefano, Via del Casaletto, 481, 1-00151 Roma, ITALY. Phone: 011-36-6-65742834. Fax: 39-6- 6574-5959. E-mail: bdavid@pelagus.it. Page 7 Above: A painting by Fr. Péter Prokop. Right: Casa di Santo Stephano.
