Ceremony Honoring Medical Professionals in Odessa
On June 27, 2025, a ceremonial cultural and spiritual charity event titled «Under the Patronage of Saint Panteleimon» took place at the Odessa City Hall, where medical professionals from Odessa and the region were awarded the Order of Saint Panteleimon.
The event was presided over by Vasyl Knyazevych, head of the Honorary Council of the Order of Saint Panteleimon, and included representatives from major Christian communities in Ukraine, health institutions of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as well as nominees and winners of regional selections.
This award, established in 2009, recognizes the professionalism and dedication of medical workers serving the Ukrainian people, demonstrating courage in the fight for health and independence. The medical community refers to it as the «Medical Oscar».
The winners in 2025 included:
- In the «Lifeline Support» category among military personnel – Babenko Vsevolod Vasylovych, Colonel of the medical service.
- In the «Hero of the Medical Front» category among military personnel – Solovey Tetiana Panteleivna, operating room nurse.
- In the «Best Doctor» category among civilian doctors – Chaykovska Svitlana Mykhailivna, oncologist.
- In the «Heart of Medicine» – Honchar Svitlana Volodymyrivna, senior nurse.
- In the «Innovator of the Year» – Umanyets Mykola Mykolayovych, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
- In the «Fortress of Health» category among medical institutions – the Institute of Eye Diseases.
- In the «Example of Service to Society» – Father Teodor.
The final determination of the laureates will take place at the national level with the participation of an international expert commission from 11 countries.
Additionally, medical staff and teams from health institutions were awarded Honorary Certificates for their dedicated service during the war for Ukraine's independence.
