Nagymácséd

The grave of the priests József Cselkó and Béla Kurcz

Cemeteries, tombstones, graves

József Cselkó was famous for his charity, for which the Chief Civil Judge of Galanta awarded him the Crowned Gold Cross of Merit in a ceremonial setting. He died a week later. ; Béla Kurcz was born in Szőgyén and moved to Nagymácséd in October 1945. During the years of deportatio... Read More

Church of St. John the Baptist in Nagymácsédon

Building, structure

The Roman Catholic parish of Nagymácséd was founded in 1776 by Count Ferenc Eszterházy. Its new church was built in 1783, right next to the parish, during the parish of István Ábrahámffy. It was proportional to the population of the village at that time (about 640). However, the ... Read More

Statue of Saint Florian in Nagymácséd

Sacral small monument

It is located on the right side of Fő Street, next to the former kindergarten. The inscription on the front of the pedestal reads: “Saint Florian, pray for us, that God may protect us from the eternal fire forever.” Read More

Holy Family statue in Nagymáčedon

Sacral small monument

The Holy Family sculpture group was created by Antal Miklós in 1867. At the beginning of the pedestal, it reads: “Christians, in every danger, in every tribulation, but especially at the hour of your death, call upon these most holy and sweet names: JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH.” Read More

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Nagymácsédon

Sacral small monument

It is located in the part of the churchyard facing Szeredi Street. It was built in Baroque style in 1732. He is revered as the saint of bridges and a martyr of the secret of confession. Read More

Statue of Saint Donat in Nagymácséd

Sacral small monument

Saint Donat is the protector of winegrowers and vineyards. As bishop of Arezzo in central Italy, he suffered martyrdom in 362. In 1652, his relics were taken from Rome to the city of Münstereifel in the Rhineland. The accompanying priest was struck by lightning, but nothing happe... Read More

Monument to deported and displaced Hungarians in Nagymácséd

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

Eduard Beneš's presidential decree of 1945/88 allowed all men and women in Czechoslovakia to be forced to work. The deportation in Nagymácséd lasted three days (January 30-31, 1947 and February 1). During this time, 578 people were taken to forced labor. ; The deportation of Hung... Read More

The front of our house

Song

1. The front, the front of our house, ; It is whitewashed yellow, whitewashed. ; Just then the bright moonbeam shone on it, ; When I said, good night, baby. ; ; 2. This little girl sewed slippers, ; She put love in the heel. ; Love fell out of the heel of the slippers, ; Alas, bu... Read More

Bratislava Mountains

Song

1. Bratislava mountains, ; The mountains are blowing. ; I wrote to my baby, ; Beautiful loves. ; ; 2. I wrote to her, ; I will marry her. ; On the day of Red Pentecost, ; We will swear. Read More

Once upon a time, a prince

Song

1. Once upon a time, a prince, What did he think to himself, ; Iraca, recece, What did he think to himself. ; ; Last line: ; Basket-weaver Lanka goes to the palace. ; ; 2. He put on, The coachman's clothes, ; Iraca, recece, The coachman's clothes. ; ; 3. He set out to ask, The ri... Read More