Ostoja Clan Foundation

Ostoja Clan Association in polish language.

Main goal of Ostoja Clan Association is to set up Clan Foundation. The Association is registered in Court (KRS) with number 0000507791

Goals of Association and future Foundation

The Ostoja Clan Foundation will work in the field of charity and education and care about health and social welfare of the society. We encourage art, science, ecology being historical-cultural organization that combines social activities of its members living in Poland and in foreign countries.

The organization works for:

• Uniting Clan members that have more than thousand years of common history, tradition and Clan values
• Helping members of the Clan, particularly those in difficult life situation.
• Collecting historical information and publication about Clan and its members for future generation.
• Taking care of historical monuments of the Clan such as Churches, Manor Houses, Palaces and Castles, Graves and everything else that is part of Clan heritage which is part of European heritage.

Moral and ethics of Ostoja Clan

By studying the history of the Clan and related families past 800 years, it is possible to find certain Clan values ​​that have always been present in Ostoja families and are of central value of the Clan development and strength. Moral and ethics are the key value of further development and strong integration of the Clan and related families.

1. Christianity

Ostoja coat of arms contain a cross, which resembles the Christian values ​​referring to the person with free will and free mind, tolerant, progressive och with compassion. The power and wealth of Europe is standing on christian values ​​and destruction of these values destroy European identity and its future - more in this link: our Heritage and Diversity.

2. Education, training the mind free

Starting from the genius of Stibor of Stiboricz, Mikołaj Błociszewski or Ścibor of Poniec in the Middle Ages, Ostoja families seek to educate younger generation to broaden their mind and skills that showed to be very important for development of the society and Commonwealth as well as for Europe. It was not by power and sword that powerful stronghold of Malbork was conquered but but intellectual power, tactics and great diplomatic work.

3. Loyalty and unity

Unity has always been and is the strength. Unity is built on shared values ​​that unite. During centuries, it was common that influential Clan members helped less influential members acting in a way of One for all and all for one. Loyalty to the Clan and Poland is well illustrated in the example of Mikołaj Bydgoski of Ostoja, who preferred to loose all his fortune and titles in Slovakia before his devotion and loyalty to the Crown in the Battle of Grunwald. Also, the character of Kacper Karliński and the defense of Olsztyn show the attitude and the sacrifice that was necessary for keeping up the unity and loyalty - which always have been part of Ostoja.

4. Humanism - in its full sense of scale

Members of the Clan have been building churches since 13th century, raising temples of faith. They also traditionally build schelter for poor, sick and old providing help to those in need. Over many centuries, the tradition has always been what Caritas do today, although not in same scale. Cardinal Adam Kozłowiecki's work as well as of Karola Uniechowska represent Ostoja well in this context.

'5. Morale and ethics'

The refuge has always been a mainstay of Polish - steadfast as Hussars. This is due to the morale Husarii defended Polish morale and when it is gone, his lack of (among other reasons) led to the partition of the Republic. That is the basis of existence of law not only society but also the environment. It is an integral part of humanism, which recognizes the value, dignity and autonomy of each individual and their inalienable right to self-realization in the society. Cdr. cf. Waclaw Krzywiec worthily represent them security in this matter, at the same time reminding us of the attitude of other Poles in the 'Conspiracy commanders' for this an extremely important value.

'6. Wisdom and prudence '

Refuges genius basis over the centuries, independent of the era. Just to quote the great figures 'Michael Sendivogius' , Kazimierz Siemienowicz Adam Ostaszewski, John Czeczot, Theophilus Wojciech Ostaszewski, Mieczyslaw Karłowicz, many professors at the Jagiellonian University, Kazimierz Zagorski, Joseph Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski and many other outstanding Ostojczyków to understand the power of science, have a free mind and wisdom flowing. Therefore, Dr. John Ciechanowicz described as among the geniuses security means.

'7. Tolerance and pluralism '

Respect for the right of every man to his own views, beliefs and preferences. In terms of tolerance and pluralism, the character 'Ignatius Ścibor-Marchockiego 'is notable. Not without reason was established in Ukraine museum in his memory, he was like many Ostojczyków promoter of these ideas, which led to the Serene Republic.

'8. Justice '

The refuge was over the centuries, not only but also the mainstay of Polish Righteous Among the righteous. Hundreds Ostojczyków piastowało since the Middle Ages provincial governors offices, castellans, governors and judges have the right to judge. Numerous reports cite the wisdom and justice, the rule of Refuges in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus and even in Transylvania and Slovakia (Hungary). The law is the backbone of society, and when it does not work, get hurt which leads to the collapse of morality. Let the character 'Nicholas Szarlejskiego' with Sciborzyce will be a good example for all.

'9. Freedom '

For most Ostojczyków as well as for many Poles, freedom was regarded as the highest value, higher than his own life. Without such an attitude, Poland not only free but would not be likely to have long existed. In this respect, one could cite hundreds and thousands of securities outstanding figures in the IPA, who fought and gave their lives so that we live as we do today, people will in a free Poland. It is difficult to replace or distinguish any form because it is not a place for endless quoting Ostojczyków list.

'10. Patriotism '

Examples of patriotism in the IPA is so much that you can not write about a book a book. Patriotism is not only dedication but working for the good of our society. CVs of the 'Emmy' and Maria Refuges Ostaszewskis speak for themselves. Just as dozens of memoirs and diaries of our ancestors, which can not be mentioned here. Patriotism is based on a sense of social ties, the cultural community and solidarity with their own people and the community, is related to the protection of their cultural heritage. Patriotism is the opposite of chauvinism and nationalism as part of its essence is respect for other peoples and cultures. Not respecting others do not have the right to expect respect for each othe

Statue of Clan Association

Statue of the Ostoja Clan Association in polish language

Annual Clan Meetings

Below links to sub-pages about Annual Clan Meetings.

* Constitutional meeting of the Ostoja Clan Association, summer 2012 at Ostoya

* 1st Annual Clan Meeting at Ostoya, summer 2013

* 2nd Annual Clan Meeting at Ostoya, summer 2014

Uchwały i decyzje - Laws and decisions

• Tutaj zamieszczone sa decyzje uchwalone przez Zarząd Stowarzyszenia lub przez członków Rodu. Here we post all the statue, act and decisions by the Board of the Association or/ and by its members.

Ogłoszenia - Announcements

In this section we post announcements for our Clan members. To help each other and interact is central part of the integration of the Clan - Tutaj zamieszczamy ogłoszenia dla członków Rodu. Wzajemna pomoc i współdziałanie jest jedną z centralnych myśli integracji Rodu.