Berlin hosted a gathering of diverse communities, including Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Orthodox, Syriac Aramaic, Turks, Kurds, Alevites, and Germans, all united to celebrate Tessa Hofmann Savvidis.
They came together on October 20 in Berlin-Friedenau to witness the bestowal of the German Federal Cross of Merit upon Hofmann, symbolizing her collaboration and fight for human rights across various religious, ethnic, and political communities.
State Secretary for Culture and Solidarity Kerstin Richter-Kotowski officially presented the award, reading the decree signed by German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The event highlighted the diversity and unity of the communities Hofmann has worked with.
Author's summary: Tessa Hofmann receives German award.