“We were already looking for the mountain church, but we didn’t know where it was.” In 2020, the Kaptárk Society for Conservation and Culture created a nature trail on Nagy-Eged Mountain. Norbert Havasy, president of the association, found the first sources for the Holy Cross Chapel while collecting data on their work – said Dr. Nemesné. Small Timea, confessional church in exploring it Participation of a volunteer researcher and art historian on Wednesday during the design excavation at Nagy-Egy.
He noted that in addition to nature hiker Zoltán Turay, elderly hikers also helped locate the place. A community search began, as a result of which they finally found a note. In it he described that some of the hermit’s church furniture had been moved to the Church of the Sorrowful Mother, built in 1776, in Hathany Cemetery. There they found the original piece of the altar for the church, of which a copy is still in the said place with the original frame. They also found a 70-centimetre ornate reliquary inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Noble d. Tímea Kis said the original painting was rolled up and lying between carpets, and surprisingly it didn’t end up in the trash.
– The altar was selected by the Hungarian University of Fine Arts among the works of art to be restored, so the process will start in the fall, which will be carried out with the participation of the best graduate students. For the first time in 200 years, the relics will be on display in the castle museum exhibition. With the help of written sources it was possible to establish that the building was built by Ferenc Barcucci, Bishop of Eger, in 1752 on the site of a building already standing there, also dedicated to the Holy Cross, but already destroyed. the Archaeological excavations We also want to separate the parts of the old building from the new – explained the researcher.
He also stated that the church was not a simple, frivolous place in light of all this. Processions were led there, even secular and ecclesiastical VIPs were also received there. The great dream of volunteers will come true. If the important holy place was to gain similar importance again.
Chaba Ringert, A.; István Dobo Castle Museum The director said that the museum joined the research of the Kaptárkő Association in 2021. Volunteers of the Castle Museum have helped before, however, permits for excavations and concrete archaeological research are mostly carried out by the Castle Museum.
The results speak for themselves. Towards the end of the year we will also organize a conference, but on June 2 the temporary exhibition in the castle, in the south reception building, will present the results of the research. The exhibition will be open until October 31. He said that there is a license to drill for another two years, and we hope that serious results will be achieved chapa ringert.
Archaeologists have opened a research trench between east and west in the middle of the hermit’s church of Jabal Nagy Ed.
– In the western part, we found the entrance to the church, the remains of the tower, and the spiral staircase leading to it. On the other hand, we found an impression of the former floor and plaster. On Wednesday, there was also a space scan, and the Hungarian National Museum helped examine lidar. The search yielded results beyond expectations, we also determined the spatial structure of the church, and also found a monogram seal and other smaller finds. Surprisingly, the height of the walls of the chapel is still standing, two meters high – explains Gergely Rakoczi, archaeologist at the castle museum.
Marta Raquez, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Egri Community Foundation, said the foundation has already supported to request Through the project, just like this year.
– This is a popular community initiative. We believe that excavating the former church will help many people from Eger to learn about the history of the place together. It’s also a fun and creative way to build a community. We support this kind of Eger community initiative as best we can. This year you can apply for HUF 100,000 with us, you can get additional HUF 100,000 if applicants collect HUF 50,000 through community collection – explain in detail. From all of this, volunteer sponsorships are funded, and the researchers are very grateful for all donations.
