The grave of pastor György Besnyei (Nagymegyeri) in Madar
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(Nagymegyeri) Besnyei György (1675/6 – 1749); Descendant of a noble family. He was the last deacon of the Komjatice diocese. In addition to his pastoral work, he was also engaged in scientific work. His life's work has survived in manuscript (kept in the library of the Reformed College of Debrecen): Holy Bible, that is: Old and New Testament scripture. In 1740, "The Book of the Hundred and Fifty Psalms of Saint David" was published. Two of his prayer books were also published during his time in Madar. "Common Prayers of the Christian" (1743, ) and "War Prayers" (1745).
Inscription/symbol:
The late György Besnyei of Nagy Megyeri / preacher dean of Madari / next to the ashes of a great craftsman / here rests / the late great meritorious Mr. T.T.Tóth János / Kolos-Némánn I. / Abbot of Szakállosonn / for 32 years he was a ref. preacher tract. notary / who showed the true knowledge of true piety / with his scholarly writings, his zealous pastoral teaching, / with his marital fidelity, his paternal care, / with his brotherly love, his true heart of friendship, / with his Christian life as an example / born 1730 February 28 / died 1866 February 13 / may his memory remain blessed / This column was erected in tears / by his grateful children / Dániel Mihály / Klára Sára Mária / and his sons-in-law / Ori Fábián Pál Pálfi Péter Csóka Jósef
Inventory number:
3560
Municipality:
Madar
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(református temető)
