William Penn Life, 2000 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-07-01 / 7. szám
Hungarian saint to be honored as America’s namegiver NEW YORK — It is common knowledge that America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, the 15th century Italian navigator famous for exploring what is now the South American coastline. But, what is not as commonly known is that Vespucci-and, by extension, America--was named after St. Emery (Imre) of Hungary. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York will officially recognize this connection when it celebrates the feast day of St. Emery on Nov. 5. In December 1999, the late John Cardinal O'Connor of New York wrote to the Rev. Ivan Csete, a priest in his archdiocese, that he will "set aside 5 November (a day in which no other saint is honored in the U.S.) as the feast day of St. Emery." The Museum to open new exhibition of Hungarian art NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation will unveil new additions to its permanent collection this month. The exhibition, "Then and Now--Recent Museum Acquisitions of Art and Folk Art," will run from July 16 to Sept. 17. The exhibition will feature many pieces of fine art and folk art which have been in private collections and not previously available for public display. Other exhibitions to open later this year include a photo essay of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and a collection of porcelain from Herend. The museum is located at 300 Somerset St., New Brunswick. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (732) 846-5777. Cardinal appointed his two auxiliary bishops, Father Csete, and Dr. Sándor Balogh, president of the National Federation of American Hungarians, as coordinators of this event. According to Dr. Balogh, the naming of America begins with Vespucci's father, who several researchers claim named his third son Amerigo (in Latin, Americus) after St. Emery (in Latin, Emericus). This research has shown that St. Emery was known at the time of Amerigo Vespucci's birth near Florence. According to Dr. Balogh, St. Emery "was considered the patron saint of Europe's youth during the Middle Ages." Dr. Balogh has spent nearly 20 years campaigning for the official BUDAPEST — If you're planning a trip to Hungary, you should be aware that the U.S. embassy has released an updated list of clubs and restaurants that have reportedly engaged in unethical business practices, including intimidation of customers. American citizens have complained to the embassy that such practices have included billing customers excessive amounts, using physical intimidation to force customers to pay exorbitant bills, and club or restaurant employees assaulting customers for non-payment of excessive bills. "We need to call our citizen's attention to these particular establishments, especially as they are located NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ ~ Despite the warning above, Hungary is a wonderful place to visit. And you can visit the Land of the Magyars with many of your fellow WPA members this fall. Our exciting two-week excursion is scheduled for Sept. 20 to Oct. 4. The cost is $2,999 per person, recognition of St. Emery as the namegiver of our continent. In 1981 he wrote an article entitled "Happy Name Day America" which appeared in the Ethnic American Heritage News. According to Dr. Balogh, "St. Emery could serve as an ideal hero of the American youth as he had served as the model of the European youth throughout the Middle Ages, since there is no other suitable hero to whom the youth of America could look up to today." With Cardinal O'Connor's letter, "the first hurdle has been passed," says Dr. Balogh, "ft is now up to the Hungarian community to make this day, the first officially recognized Feast Day of America, a truly remarkable, millennium event." in prime tourist areas," said Susan Alexander, the embassy's general counsel. Travelers are warned to avoid the following restaurants and bars, all of which are located in V. district: Muskátli Espresso (Váci utca 11), Fontana Cabaret (Váci utca 11/a, 11 / b), Tropical Bar (Galamb utca 9/11), Mephisto Café (Váci utca 2), Lola Club (Szent István krt.) and City Center Club and Restaurant (Váci utca 16). The embassy also warns travelers not to patronize clubs and restaurants that do not list prices or provide menus with prices. You should not order food or beverages without first verifying their cost. based on double occupancy. But, if you're interested in signing up, you'd better hurry. Seats are going fast and the deadline for reservations is drawing near. To learn more about the tour and to make reservations, call Fugazy International Travel at 1-800- 828-4488 today. American embassy in Budapest issues updated restaurant advisory Time remains to join tour to Hungary 6 William Penn Lile, July 2000
