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The anniversary was celebrated with a light show presenting the history of the cathedral, a holy mass, and a concert. In his homily during the Holy Mass, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, emphasized that we marvel at the path of providence in the 120-year history of the basilica.
The cardinal said: “The walls, images, and sculptures, but also the souls, bear witness to a history of wars and destruction, renewal and construction.”
Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, celebrates Holy Mass on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the consecration of St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest on November 22, 2025. Photo: MTI/MTI Photo Editorial Office/Noémi Bruzák
He noted that the patron saint of the basilica is King Saint Stephen, who is the patron of the entire Hungarian people, and that it is a “special blessing” that the Holy Right Hand is kept in the church.
He emphasized that the faith of the basilica’s parish community shows that “an intimate encounter with Christ is possible in the heart of the capital, even amid the often excessive noise.”
In fact, it is not only possible, but “we also long for it, because we feel that it is a real resource for our own lives, our parish community, our church, and the entire Hungarian people,” he said.
Budapest, November 22, 2025. Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest (right), receives a statue of St. Stephen as a gift at the beginning of Holy Mass held on November 22, 2025, on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the consecration of St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest. Photo: MTI/Noémi Bruzák
At the beginning of the Mass, the cardinal said that on this anniversary, they give thanks not only for the beautiful building, but also for the community of the basilica, for the fact that there is still “faith and life” within the walls of the church, and that some manifestations of faith are perhaps even stronger than ever. After the thanksgiving Mass, the evening ended with a concert by the basilica’s choir and organists.
According to information from the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, on the occasion of the 120th anniversary, the archdiocese’s Christmas magazine will feature a 30-page illustrated compilation about the cathedral. In addition to historical writings, the compilation presents the church as a home for prayer, art, and the community that operates within it.
Fact
Budapest’s largest Roman Catholic church took more than 50 years to build. Fundraising for the construction began in the 1810s, but work did not start until 1851, based on the plans of József Hild, who led the construction until his death in March 1867.
Miklós Ybl was then commissioned to continue the construction. On January 22, 1868, the dome, which had been built following József Hild’s plans, collapsed, because in order to save money, only the outer layer of the dome’s buttresses had been made of brick, while the interior had been filled with stones and rubble of varying quality. Ybl stopped the work in time and fenced off the construction site, so no fatalities occurred.
Work was then suspended, and the removal of debris and demolition of poorly constructed parts lasted until 1871.
To continue the construction, Ybl reworked Hild’s classicist designs in a neo-Renaissance style. Even after Ybl’s death in 1891, the work continued according to his vision until the church was consecrated in 1905. After Ybl’s death, József Kauser became the supervisor of the finishing work, primarily the decorative work.
The church was consecrated on November 9, 1905, but the cornerstone was not laid until December 8, 1906, in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph I.
The building underwent a complete renovation between 1983 and 2003, during which the statues, works of art, and stained glass windows were also renovated.
Via MTI; Featured image: MTI/Bruzák Noémi
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