Italy, February 24, 2024 – Writers Capital International Foundation Italy proudly revealed the distinguished awardees of the International Biennale of Hagiography & Hymnography 2023, a virtual celebration uniting exceptional artists worldwide to honor outstanding contributions to sacred arts traditions.
HYMNOGRAPHY CATEGORY AWARDEES
Premio Award:
Kostas Vassilakos (Greece)
Dr. Pipina Elles (Australia)
Fotini Georgantaki-Psychogiou (Greece)
Soula Violari (Greece)
Special Jury Award:
Sandor Halimosi (Hungary)
Florena Iavarone (Italy)
Christos Dikbasanis (Greece)
International Award:
Maruzzella Parodi (Chile)
Margarita Salirrosas Sánchez (Peru)
Raymond N Whitaker Jr (USA)
Ivonne Sanchez Barea (Spain)
Martha Domínguez (Bolivia)
Sofia Skleida (Greece)
Youth Award:
Androniki Atzemoglou (Greece)
Pantelis Hatzis (Greece)
HAGIOGRAPHY/ICONOGRAPHY CATEGORY AWARDEES:
Premio Award:
Avgoustinos Velnidis (Greece)
Eleni Kanelli (Greece)
Nafsika Martzeli (Greece)
Konstantina Martzeli (Greece)
Eleni Gennimata Kamperi (Greece)
Panicos Panagi Hatzidakis (Cyprus)
Special Jury Award:
Stella Sorotou (Australia)
Rosa Pappa-Vezyrtzi (Greece)
Matina Sioki (Greece)
Carmen Granda (Ecuador)
Kiki Cheirakaki (Greece)
International Award:
Kyriaki Giagounidou Kasidou (Greece)
Argy Pappas Tsiota (Greece)
Safta Elena (Romania)
Vasiliki Zahou (Greece)
Youth Award:
Maria Gida (Greece)
Argyro Lyberopoulou (Greece)
Veroniki Hanusova (Czech Republic)
Efi Totta (Greece)
The announcement of these esteemed awardees marks a significant moment in the world of sacred arts, showcasing the diversity and profound talent within the Hagiography and Hymnography genres. Writers Capital International Foundation Italy extends gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions to this global celebration.
While Congratulating the participants and awardees, Writers Capital International Foundation President Preeth Padmanabhan Nambiar and Secretary General Irene Doura Kavadia also extended gratitude to Elisa Mascia – Chief Coordinator Italy, Chairman of Jury Professor Nuccio Mula, Silla Campanini, George Lenis, Leontios Petmezas,Dimitris Varvarigos, Antonietta Micali, Theodoros Dalmaris, Joan Josep Barcelo, Angeliki Kompoholi and Marco Antonio Rodriguez Sequeiros for contributing to the success of the event.
