The grave of István Borsos

István Borsos, a clergyman and writer; (August 31, 1728 in Kőhidgyarmat – April 12, 1741); Born in Korpona. While still a student at the Saint Stephen Seminary in Esztergom, his writings and speeches praising Saint Stephen were published in 1716 (Szent István, dicbeszédek, no. 152). For this, he received a literary award in 1717 (a laurel wreath), and in 1718 – as a master of philosophy – he was publicly proclaimed a “master of philosophy”. He completed a three-year religious course at the Pázmáneum. After completing religious studies, he became a pastor in Izsán, Komárom County, on August 19, 1722. From there, he was ordained in August 1728. On 31st of April 1741, he was transferred to Kőhídgyarmat, where he served until his death on 12th April 1741. As a sign of respect, he was laid to rest in front of the main altar of the church. Later, this fact was mentioned in several publications. His grave has not yet been discovered. ; The following entry can be found in the register of the dead: ; “The Most Reverend István Borsoss, parish priest of Kőhídgyarmat and Libád parish, died on 12th April 1741 in the 13th year of his operation. He was laid to rest in front of the main altar of St. Móric’s church at the age of 52. Remember: because you too will die someday. While this new church is being built, your body is resting in the middle of the church in the front of the unconsecrated church, which this letter excerpt tells about.”