Order of St. Stanislas
Order of Saint Stanislas is a Polish order of knighthood that was instituted in 1765 by the last Polish King before the partitions of the country, King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. It is deeply grounded in the history of the final years of the Kingdom of Poland before its dissolution (a Commonwealth Kingdom which included Polish Lithuania, Ukraine and Belarus), and it is a symbol of Polish heritage and culture. The institution of Order came with the development of Bishop-Martyr’s cult, a defender of faith and those who suffer. After the 1830 Uprising by Russian tsars, it was incorporated into the honors system of the Russian Empire, and by independence, the Second Republic of Poland replaced it with Order of the Rebirth of Poland. However, by the 9th of July 1979, at the 900th Anniversary of the death of the Marty of Saint Stanislas, Order of Saint Stanislas was reinstituted by the President of Republic of Poland and Polish Government (in Exile) and since 1990 Order become an independent world-wide distinction.
Dear Dames and Cavaliers
Congratulations on your remarkable achievements as the honourable recipients of the Order of St. Stanislas over the past decade! Your dedication and hard work have truly set you apart, and we are proud to celebrate your contributions and recognitions.
The collaboration with Brilliant Minded Women Foundation highlights the extraordinary impact we can achieve together. Your commitment to philanthropy and community support is inspiring and exemplifies the spirit of unity and purpose that drives us all.
As we honor your successes, let us also recognize the incredible journey ahead. Together, we are creating a brighter future for those in need, not only in Małopolska but Globally. Your efforts will undoubtedly pave the way for future leaders and initiatives that will continue to make a difference.
Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to our continued collaboration and the positive change we can bring to our communities together.
Class I
(GCCStS)
Great Cross with Crown on the Ribbon & the Gold Star
Class II
(CSStS)
Commander’s Cross with Crown & the Silver Star
Class III
(CStS)
Commander’s Cross with Crown
Class IV
(OCStS)
Officer’s Cross with Crown
Class V
(KCStS)
Knight’s Cross with Crown
JACEK ŻYRKOWSKI
Prior Małopolski OSSt
MAREK KRAMARSKI
Deputy Prior of Małopolska
MACIEJ KALISKI
Grand Herald and Bailiff of Order of St. Stanislas
AGATA KLIMCZAK
The Great Cross, Order of StS with Crown & Gold Star
Dames and Cavaliers
Iwona Ewa Kirejczyk
Commander’s Cross of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Hazel McCallion
Commander’s Cross of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Vera Mercier
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Agnieszka Szewczyk
Commander’s Cross of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Kevin Aguanno
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Juliusz Kirejczyk
Commander’s Cross of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown & Silver Star
Marie Buchan
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Maria De Bialynia Woycikiewicz
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Aniela Ganczak
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Agata Grajdek
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Emily Krula
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Fran Rider
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Jerzy De Bialynia Woycikiewicz
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Mateusz Malek
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Kenneth Michalak
Commander’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Jean Augustine
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Evelyn Bailey
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Dauna Jones-Simmonds
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Carmela Liparoti
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Margaret Maye
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Andrzej Gadomski
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Sanju Ganglani
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Chris Jakubowski
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
John Kiefte
Knight’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
Copernicus Lodge
Officer’s of Order of St. Stanislas with Crown
JACEK ŻYRKOWSKI
Prior Małopolski OSSt
Since 2004, Knight Jacek Żyrkowski has been the Prior of Małopolska. A graduate in Electronics, Organization and Management, and Renewable Resources and Energy Sources from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Jacek also completed a degree in Tourism Organization and Economics at the Kraków University of Economics. He worked for ten years in the Diocesan Management of the Catholic Action in the Archdiocese of Kraków. He established several Housing Cooperatives, constructing around 250 houses and apartments, including for young residents of orphanages. As a teacher in Kraków’s Electronic and Tourism Technical Schools, he organized internships for students in Italy under the ERASMUS+ program.
MAREK KRAMARSKI
Deputy Prior of Małopolska
In 2009, Knight Marek Kramarski GCCStS, from a notable Kraków family, became the Deputy Prior of Małopolska. An entrepreneur since his school years, Marek used his chemical background to start a workshop for sunglasses and corrective glasses frames while managing dealerships for four car and two motorcycle brands. Since 2000, he has operated a Medical Products Consulting Firm. He played a key role in reviving the Chamber of Commerce in Kraków, serving on its Council from 1992 to 1994. Since 1997, Marek has been actively involved in charitable work, including fundraising for flood victims, supporting the St. Lazarus Hospice, and organizing meals for the homeless. He also supports disabled children from the Special Educational and Care Center No. 4 in Kraków and funds rehabilitation trips and Christmas packages for various hospices.
MACIEJ KALISKI
Grand Herald and Bailiff of Order of St. Stanislas
Maciej, born March 2, 1947, is the Starosta of the Silesian-Galician District of the UofPM Org. The son of Zbigniew A. Kaliski and Wanda R. Woycikiewicz, he is a professor of technical sciences and an engineer. He graduated from AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków in 1970, earned his PhD in 1975, and achieved habilitation in mining and engineering geology in 1990 from the Silesian University of Technology. He has authored around 280 scientific publications and supervised 14 doctoral students. He has held academic positions at the University of Algiers and completed internships in Belgium and Syria. His career includes roles with CBR, Heidelberg Cement, and the Polish Ministry of Economy, where he was Deputy Minister of Economy during the Polish EU presidency. He received numerous and holds prestigious positions.
AGATA KLIMCZAK
The Great Cross, Order of StS with Crown & Gold Star
From Oswiecim, Poland, has forged a distinguished path marked by resilience and leadership. She studied at Tourism Hospitality College in Zywiec and Wyzsza Szkola Pedagogiczna in Czestochowa. In 1987, Agata moved to Greece and settled in Canada in 1989. At Casino Niagara, she excelled in marketing while earning diplomas in International Marketing and Tourism Hospitality. Agata’s entry into network marketing led her to global recognition and top positions. Since 2014, she has spoken in over 15 countries, founded Brilliant Minded Women to promote female leadership, and actively supports gender equality. A dedicated mother to entrepreneurs Joanna and Patrick. Agata is also a respected speaker, author, and mentor. Her notable recognition include the Top Leaders Award, Chamber of Commerce Award, and Ontario Volunteer Award.