Cathedral of Hajdúdorog
The Cathedral of Hajdúdorog, officially Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Presentation of Mary in Hajdúdorog (Hungarian: Hajdúdorogi Istenszülő Bevezetése a Templomba Székesegyház) is the cathedral of the Archeparchy of Hajdúdorog, Hungary. This status ranks the cathedral among the most important buildings of the Hungarian Greek Catholic Church. The origins of the current cathedral reaches back to 1312, when historical notes mention that a church existed in the medieval settlement of Dorogegyháza. However, the present building has 17th century foundations, and it went through several building extensions and renovations during its history. The latest restoration were completed in 2006.
| Cathedral of Hajdúdorog | |
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| Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Presentation of Mary in Hajdúdorog | |
Aerial view of the cathedral | |
Cathedral of Hajdúdorog Position in Hungary | |
| 47°49′03″N 21°29′58″E | |
| Location | Hajdúdorog |
| Country | Hungary |
| Denomination | Hungarian Greek Catholic |
| Website | gorkatszekesegyhaz.hu |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1764 September 2 |
| Founder(s) | András Bacsinszky |
| Dedication | Presentation of Mary |
| Dedicated | 1876 |
| Consecrated | 1772 November |
| Relics held | Saint Stephen and Clemens Maria Hofbauer |
| Events | Extended in 1868–1872; Renovated in 1937–1938, 1989–1990 and 2000–2006 |
| Past bishop(s) | István Miklósy, Miklós Dudás |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | National Cultural Heritage |
| Designated | 1958 |
| Style | Baroque Revival |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 38 m (124 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 21 m (68 ft 11 in) |
| Height | 48 m (157 ft 6 in) |
| Materials | Brick |
| Bells | 3 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archeparchy of Hajdúdorog |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Péter Fülöp Kocsis |
Pope Pius X raised the church to the rank of a cathedral in 1912 when he erected the Diocese of Hajdúdorog with the papal bull Christifideles Graeci. The interior reflects the traditions of the Greek Catholic liturgy and architecture. The most spectacular sign of it is the 200 years old iconostasis. The 11 meters (36 feet) tall wall of icons separates the three naves and the altar. The iconostasis contains 54 holy images and it is considered as one of the most important iconostasis in Hungary.
More than 80% of the inhabitants of Hajdúdorog are Greek Catholic thus the cathedral is a central scene for the everyday life of the town, especially during major religious feast days. The most visited events of the cathedral are the Christmas procession and the traditional Easter services when a local bread, the pászka is sanctified.