Ottó Gecser

Ottó Gecser is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest. His research focuses on medieval religious and social history, particularly saints’ cults, plague responses, and sermon studies. He holds a position at the Institute of Sociology, contributing to interdisciplinary studies of medieval Europe.

His work spans topics such as saint canonization (e.g., St. Elizabeth of Hungary), the socio-religious impact of epidemics, and the evolution of religious rhetoric. Notable publications include analyses of plague sermons, medieval medical practices, and the role of saints in shaping cultural identity.

Dr. Gecser’s research also explores the intersection of food history and cultural practices, as seen in studies on piquant taste evolution. His contributions highlight the interplay between religion, medicine, and societal structures in medieval contexts.

He is affiliated with the Department of Sociology and maintains an active publication record in academic journals and edited volumes. His contact information includes the email gecsero@tatk.elte.hu and office 2.138A at Pázmány Péter sétány 1/c.