Facing Death

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Many diverse beliefs about death and the afterlife exist among Roman Catholic communities in Hungary.
The study recorded narratives on communication with the dead, driven by fear of damnation and social cohesion.
Analysis of lived religion was conducted in the context of modernization and globalization over 50 years.
Cultural practices show a blend of traditional rituals and personal emotional responses, impacting community bonds.

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Fieldwork reveals complex views on death and afterlife among Hungarian Catholics in Romania, suggesting deep social ties.

Éva Pócs (2025) studied this question.

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