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Monsignor Stanislaw Pindera (center) is presented with the 2008 AGBU Garbis Papazian Award by Razmik Hartunian-Tamrasians (left), representative of the Garbis Papazian Fund, and His Excellency Ashot Galoyian (right), Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Poland.
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Garbis Papazian Award Given to Polish Public Figure and Photographer Msgr. Stanislaw Pindera
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4/10/2009 |
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AGBU Press Office |
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The 2008 AGBU Garbis Papazian Award was given to Monsignor Stanislaw Pindera at a reception held at the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland on March 31, 2009. A devout servant of the Catholic Church, Msgr. Pindera is also a well-known public figure and photographer in Poland. He was given the award for his preparation and publication of an impressive photographic album entitled Armenia: Stones Are More Eternal Than Man, which was realized through the patronage of the Armenian ambassador to Poland.
Present at the reception were Polish political and public figures, including members of the Polish Republic's Sejm and Senat, high-ranking diplomats at the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry, various foreign ambassadors to Poland, the dean of the Polish diplomatic corps and the Catholic Archbishop of Warsaw. Also in attendance was Richard Abdalian of AGBU Europe.
His Excellency Ashot Galoyian, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Poland, spoke about how Msgr. Pindera's impressive achievement made him eminently worthy of this type of recognition. Amb. Galoyian went on to outline the history of the photographic project and expressed his gratitude to the author for his valuable contribution in spreading knowledge and increasing public awareness about the scenic wonders and historic monuments of Armenia and Karabakh.
Subsequently, Razmik Hartunian-Tamrasians, a representative of Garbis Papazian and president of the Austrian-Armenian Cultural Association, presented the certificate and monetary award to Msgr. Pindera. The congratulatory message of AGBU President Berge Setrakian addressed to the award winner was also read.
During his speech, Msgr. Pinera thanked AGBU for the presentation and spoke about the deep connection he feels for Armenia:
"I fell in love with this country at first sight. I can see it when I close my eyes and when I open them again; it is like an open-air museum. Finally, I fell in love with Armenian people whom I met during my pilgrimage... In this album I wanted to show the true beauty of the nature and the wealth of spiritual values of Armenia. This album is my admiration for this extraordinary country and the people, who shed their blood for the country - it is a miracle that Armenia and its nation still exist. The miracle of a nation's wisdom, but first of all the strength of the written word."
The AGBU Garbis Papazian Award was established in 1988 through the initiative and with the financial resources of Garbis Papazian, for the purpose of recognizing non-Armenian intellectuals who contribute to an increase in awareness of Armenian history, culture and the Armenian Question.
Established in 1906, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) is the world's largest non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City, AGBU (www.agbu.org) preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs, annually serving some 400,000 Armenians in 35 countries.
To view the press release in Armenian please click on the following link: http://www.agbu.org/pdfs/Garbis_Papazian_Award_2008.pdf
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