Salesian nun from Drohobych awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta [PHOTOS]

On that day, awards were presented for outstanding contributions to humanitarian aid, as well as for developing the Polish support system for people living in areas affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The decorations were presented on behalf of the President of the Republic of Poland by Andrzej Dera, Minister of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Among the awarded Four people were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, including the sister of Ryszard Piejko, from Drohobych in the Dubiecko commune. In this way Her work, which she carries out with great dedication while serving on the mission in Zambia, has been recognized. Sister Ryszarda professed her vows on August 5, 1974, and left for the mission in 1984. She has been working in Zambia for 40 years, where there are seven communities. Previously, she served on missions in Luwingu, Mansa, and currently in Lusaka (at the City of Hope and Thorn Park locations). This community is for girls who need care. Her responsibilities include administrative matters as well as day-to-day matters, both material and spiritual.

"For me, the missionary vocation is a genuine call to collaborate in proclaiming the Good News. (...) God's path in my mission is a daily presence among children and adults. The spirit of faith...