Our Lady of Hungary (Diocese of Metuchen)
| Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Hungary |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Francis |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Stephen I of Hungary, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Metuchen Deanery |
| Address: | 697 Cortlandt St., Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 |
| City: | Perth Amboy, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1985 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyofhungary.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Edison, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Hungary, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1985, the parish was established by the Diocese of Metuchen and operated by the Sisters of Saint Francis.
The current church building features design elements reflecting Hungarian heritage.
History
Our Lady of Hungary Parish was established in 1985 by the Diocese of Metuchen.[1]
The parish community seeks to honor the patroness of Hungary and her devotion to the faith.
Special features
- Annual Hungarian Heritage Festival
- Ministries inspired by Saint Elizabeth of Hungary's charism, including service to the poor
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
- The church building features a distinctive Hungarian-style bell tower
- A large stone crucifix adorns the exterior of the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Hungarian history and devotion to Our Lady of Hungary
- Statues of Saint Stephen I of Hungary and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Hungary, reflecting her role as patroness of Hungary.
Stained Glass Windows
- The large rose window above the main altar depicts Our Lady of Hungary surrounded by Hungarian saints
- Smaller windows throughout the church feature scenes from Hungarian history and devotion to Our Lady of Hungary
Statues and Sculptures
- A life-sized statue of Saint Stephen I of Hungary stands in the nave
- A smaller statue of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary is located near the baptismal font
Other Artwork
- Mosaics depicting scenes from Hungarian history adorn the walls of the church
- A large wooden crucifix hangs above the main altar
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Related parishes
- Saint John Neumann Catholic Church (Edison, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Hungary - Edison". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.diometuchen.org/parishes/our-lady-of-hungary-edison/.