“Its light reaches each of us.” — Szabó Magda

With the communal Advent candle lightings, the time of year arrives when we step through the gate of the Christmas season and begin preparing our hearts for the birth of light.
In our city, it has become a tradition to light the Advent candles together with representatives of the historic churches and the city’s leaders.
A warm and welcoming celebration in the heart of the city, where both familiar faces and strangers can experience the anticipation of Christmas together.
The small flickering flame on the Advent wreath brings not only light but also hope, guiding the way even through the darkest moments.
Guests attending the fourth Advent candle lighting of Debrecen are welcome at 16:30 in front of the Old Town Hall, from where a traditional procession will begin, accompanied by the Holy Family, shepherds, and the Three Kings, leading to the Reformed Great Church, where the fourth candle will be lit.

On this Sunday, the candle of love will be lit with the Bethlehem flame, which everyone can take home to their own houses.
Date & Time: December 21, 2025 | 16:30–17:45
Location: In front of the Old Town Hall – Kossuth Square – Advent Stage

Performers at the event include:
Sipos Barnabás, Orthodox parish priest; Balázs Ákos, Deputy Mayor; the Choir of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Orthodox Church; singer Aliz Nyári; Énekelj! Singing Studio; Debrecen Folk Ensemble; Kuckó Art Studio; Bíró Band.

You are warmly invited to join us in lighting the final candle of the Advent wreath!