Kőkeszi

Headstone erected to commemorate the millencentenary

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

In the square in front of the church, you can see the headstone, which was made by the local woodcarver József Tóth to commemorate the millencentenary. The headstone, which ends in a pointed arch, has a cross at the top and the following inscription below it: Kőkeszi 896/1996, Yo... Read More

Lourdes Grotto

Sacral small monument

The Lourdes grotto, located in the churchyard, was erected in September 2011. Read More

Churchyard cross

Sacral small monument

In the outer sacral space of the House of God, we can find the 19th century church cross. The sandstone cross with a scalloped stem and the inscription INRI stands on a tall column capital. On it is a white iron body, with the head of Christ turned to the right, and a blue loincl... Read More

St. Martin's Church

Building, structure

The Roman Catholic St. Martin's Church was built in 1824 in the classicist style. ; … The church's polygonal sanctuary with a flat ceiling is therefore much larger than the sanctuaries of the surrounding churches. The extraordinary size also refers to the original, medieval churc... Read More

New central cemetery cross in the Old Cemetery

Sacral small monument

The new central cross is made of gray artificial stone. The column of the cross with a straight stem standing on a concrete foundation bears this dedication: “Established for the glory of God by the widow János Kráncs 1968. Jesus, grant that I may come to you, die with you, live ... Read More

Central cemetery cross in the new upper cemetery

Sacral small monument

The New Cemetery, located in the northwestern part of the village, also has a central cross. According to the informant, Mrs. Bertalan Kosík, Ilona Nászali (1940), this was “arranged by Uncle Vince Kmetty from the donations of the faithful.” It is a grayish artificial stone cross... Read More

Kőkesz Parish

Building, structure

The publication Medieval Church Sites of Hont County states the following about Kőkeszi: “We read about the church of Saint Martin in 1346, according to the tithe register, the church of Kukesu is also dedicated to Saint Martin and its branches are Nyék and Cohum. The church of K... Read More