Sacred Heart Church
The present Sacred Heart Church was originally a two-storey belfry from the early 20th century, which was expanded into a church in the mid-1990s.
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The building was designed by architect János Bocskai, and construction took place between 1994 and 1995. The smaller bell of the church was cast in 1905 in honour of Mary Magdalene, while the third level of the neo-Romanesque style tower was only completed in 1937. It was then that the larger bell was installed, commemorating the soldiers from Egregy who fell during World War I: 16 names are inscribed on the bell, and lime trees were planted around the tower in their memory.
In 2000, a memorial park was created next to the church, featuring 70 carved wooden grave markers to honour the heroes of the First and Second World Wars. The church was consecrated in 1995 by Brigadier General Dr. Gáspár Ladocsi, a military bishop. One of the unique supporters of the construction was the Ferencvárosi Torna Club, which is why locals often refer to it as the "Fradi Church." The interior also reflects the club’s colours, green and white, and includes a commemorative corner displaying Ferencváros memorabilia.
The wooden decorative elements of the church – such as the Christ statue behind the altar and the Stations of the Cross – were crafted by Transylvanian woodcarvers. The interior murals are the work of local artist Bernadett Varga and were completed in 1997.
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