There are 31 new Knights of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic appointed motu proprio by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.
Women and men who distinguished themselves for their civic commitment, solidarity, inclusion, courage, and example of active citizenship. Among them were three from Campania: Teresa Giordano, Giovanni Giugliano, and Rodolfo Matto, symbols of resilience, altruism, and the ethic of caring for others.
The 31 new "civil heroes" chosen by the Quirinale
Thirty-one stories, thirty-one different personal and professional journeys, united by a single thread: community service. The honors were awarded to women and men who distinguished themselves through their ethical use of social media, their commitment to volunteering, their assistance to prisoners, art as a tool for integration, sports as a means of inclusion, their commitment to protecting health across national borders, their courage beyond professional duties, and their dedication to building models of ethical entrepreneurship.
These figures are symbolic of a united and silent Italy, chosen – as the Quirinale emphasizes – from among the "numerous examples in our country of civic engagement, dedication to the common good, and testimony to republican values."
The 31 new Knights include, among others, the first Italian volunteer doctor in Gaza, a nun who has worked for years in Rebibbia prison, two cancer patients featured in a documentary on resilience, the young student who became quadriplegic after a serious accident at Murazzi in Turin, and singer-songwriter Diodato, recognized for his civic and social commitment expressed through music.
The official award ceremony is scheduled for March 3, at the Quirinale.
The three Campanians awarded by Mattarella
Resilience, heroism, and healing: three stories from Campania.
Campania is represented by three symbolic figures: a woman who transformed illness into a force for communication, a policeman who risked his life to save a little girl, and a doctor who also heals with a smile.
Cards of the three bells
Teresa Giordano
Resilience becomes collective strength
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38 years old, from Salerno. Cancer patient, communicator, and protagonist of the documentary film "Due di Noi."
Reason for the award
«He made art a tool to break down the obstacles of illness and disability».
History
Teresa Giordano discovered she had breast cancer at age 31. The diagnosis marked a turning point in her life, transforming fragility into new energy. From that experience, a journey of sharing and social commitment began.
Together with Chiara Ruaro, she becomes the protagonist of the documentary film Due di Noi, an intimate and public account of the disease, considered by the doctors themselves "a precious form of communication and sharing for those facing the same journey."
Through social media, Teresa has become a voice of reference for many women going through the same experience, building a community based on listening, support, and awareness.
Honor
Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Giovanni Giugliano
The heroic carabiniere
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44 years old, originally from Pomigliano d'Arco. Carabiniere.
Reason for the award
"For the courage shown in providing assistance, going beyond the call of duty."
History
He was off duty when, on the night of July 20, during the celebrations for the “Madonna del Mare” event at the Riccione canal port, a little girl in a wheelchair accidentally fell into the water.
Without hesitation, Giovanni Giugliano dives into the harbor, reaches her, frees her from the wheelchair's safety devices, and brings her back to the surface, averting a tragedy. An instinctive, heroic gesture, performed in front of hundreds of people.
An intervention that transformed a Carabiniere into a symbol of civil altruism.
Honor
Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Rudolph the Mad
The doctor who heals with laughter
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64-year-old physician. President of the "Teniamoci per mano Onlus" association.
Reason for the award
"For their commitment to promoting and protecting mental and physical health."
History
President of “Teniamoci per mano Onlus,” headquartered in Gianturco (Naples) and with operations throughout Italy, since 2010 he has brought smiles and comfort to pediatric and oncology departments, long-term care facilities, and centers for the disabled.
His approach combines medicine and clown therapy, clinical care and emotional healing. It's no coincidence that the title of his 2019 book, I Laugh Therefore I Am, has become a perfect summary of his personal and professional journey.
She has worked in complex fields: mental health, schools, drug addiction, juvenile prisons, international cooperation, parenting, and social distress, using the culture of laughter as a therapeutic tool.
Honor
Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
An Italy that resists, heals and protects
The stories of the three Campanians fit into a broader mosaic of everyday heroism, made up of silent gestures, ethical choices, and civic commitment. An Italy that makes no noise, but builds communities, protects the vulnerable, and transforms pain into collective responsibility.
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Comments (2)
I don't know if these people are truly as heroic as they're said to be, but it's important for people to know about them. Sometimes their stories can inspire others to do well in life.
It's an honor to see people who do so much for others receive recognition, but I wonder if an honor is really enough to help those in need. Society needs more concrete action.