Ráckeve, Hungary, December 25, 2025
Photo: serbdiocese.hu
The Hungarian government has allocated more than $300,000 for the restoration of a Serbian Orthodox monastery from the 15th century.
On Monday, December 22, media representatives gathered at the Monastery of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in Ráckeve for a joint statement by the Diocese of Buda and the State Secretariat for Church and Nationality Relations regarding the upcoming restoration of the monastery, reports the Diocese of Buda.
A presentation was made on the historical and cultural significance of Ráckeve and the current need for restoration and protection of this cultural and spiritual heritage.
Photo: serbdiocese.hu
State Secretary Miklós Soltész announced that the Secretariat and the Hungarian government has allocated 100 million forints ($302,965) for the restoration of the monastery, highlighting the importance of relations between the Hungarian government and the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Diocese of Buda.
His Eminence Metropolitan Lukijan of Buda thanked Secretary Soltész and the government of Prime Minister Orbán for recognizing the significance and endangered status of this unique sanctuary in Hungary.
Metropolitan Lukijan stated that the funds will be used for the restoration of the monastery’s roof and expressed hope that this is only the first phase of assistance and the first phase of works, and that the Hungarian government will continue to support the complete restoration of the holy site.
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