Constanti Hungarorum

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Constanti Hungarorum is an encyclical of Pope Leo XIII addressed to the Hungarian episcopate . which he published on September 2, 1893 and which he wrote “about the Church in Hungary ”.

Call to steadfastness

The Pope calls on the Catholics in Hungary to unity and underlines that religion has always had a prominent position in Hungary. He recalled his encyclical Quod multum , in which he had already made some statements about the freedom of the Church.

The protection and preservation of the faith are the primary goals of men who have resolutely defended the fame and existence of their nation . By doing these things, Hungary defied the onslaught and danger, and Hungary would continue to survive if Hungarians were loyal to their religion.

Current concerns

The Pope sees the development as a concern that the Hungarians might turn away from their church and turn to "evil". Public authority has a destructive effect on the Church and the Catholic faith and these are forces that could be harmful to the religion. It is therefore very important that the priests and the laity stand with strict discipline and fidelity to the commandments and divine laws. The task of the priests is to protect their communities and to warn of the dangers of " mixed marriages ", because the Church has always abhorred such marriages.

Exhortation

The great dangers that could lead to the separation of faith and church would lie with the enemies of the Catholic faith who try to pursue their purpose in secret. He exhorts and encourages ( exhortiert ) every effort should be made to avert this danger by the municipalities. The rights of the church must be protected and this battle must be carried out with courage , discipline and strong faith.

Catalog of measures

  • The experience of the last few years has shown that the annual meetings of the episcopate led to a uniform regulation and thus showed the strength of the unity.
  • The spread of heretical publications must be stopped and therefore the right writings must be used against the wrong writings.
  • The activity of offering religious education in schools must not be slackened. As a compensation, the training of the young people could take place in the parishes and it would be natural if the preservation of the faith was ensured in the families.
  • In the grammar schools and the study facilities special pastoral care must ensure that learned and virtuous teachers use religion to prevent all dangers.
  • These recommendations would apply particularly to seminary graduates, and it was the primary responsibility of bishops to equip these students with the morality and virtue that would enable them to stand up for the faith.
  • He demands of the priests to warn with care and love and to encourage them to live the faith and to do it with discipline.

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