The Book Corner

Since education and culture are key topics of concern for YBTE, we had the pleasure to inaugurate the Book Corner in Mar Mkhayel Cultural Centre.

This spot is best described as a cozy quiet space where you can bring your own book to read or choose one from the various books that were donated to enjoy and relax. The place aspires to peace and can offer the perfect atmosphere for writing and working.

It’s the place where we can meet and discuss the latest books we read, a great opportunity for communication and exchange.

Father Przemysław, the president of Domus Orientalis, was our first guest speaker for the inauguration of the Book Corner. He addressed the guests who shared this special moment with us with a word from the heart about the importance of culture and its effects on the human kind throughout history, a word that caught the hearts and minds of everyone there.

„There’s something inside each one of us that helps us understand ourselves”; and Father Marek continued, „and there’s nothing better than this moment that gives us the conscience of what makes us happy and what makes us sad”.

This meeting was held in April 2023, and since than we are gathering once per month to discuss the books, invite lecturers or to share our own poems or writings.

Marina, coordinator of the Book Corner project: "This cozy Book Corner is actually helping me become more comfortable around people. In today’s world, communication is crucial. This Book Corner, with its ups and downs, is making me better at dealing with others. I am really thankful for the team I am a part of. They are all trustworthy, brave, and really creative. We don’t always agree on everything, but it feels like having a family. I am filled with anticipation for this project (...)This Book Corner is here to provide guidance and ambiance for people to read so they overcome the falsehood omnipresent in this world and become free and happy. Observing the happiness that our efforts bring to people is something I cannot underestimate. It brings me a profound sense of satisfaction. And lucky us, fruits of our work are starting to show. After each gathering, people express their joy with simplicity and love, and this reminds me of the purpose of my life: be happy and make others happy (...)"

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