Updates Updates By informing the visitors to its official website in a timely manner on the activities undertaken by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, it strives to ensure that everyone who is interested in its work can follow it and participate in it. Deciphering of Awarded Works Deciphering of Awarded Works Immediately after the announcement of the codes for the awarded works on the Petar Mandic Endowment internet portal, the process of deciphering the works was conducted according to the established methodology at the premises of the High School in Nova Varos. Immediately after the announcement of the codes for the awarded works on the Petar Mandic Endowment internet portal, the process of deciphering the works was conducted according to the established methodology at the premises of the High School in Nova Varos. Winners of the "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" Award Winners of the "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" Award In accordance with the previously defined provisions for the literary contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, we are pleased to announce the competition results along with the jury's explanations. In accordance with the previously defined provisions for the literary contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, we are pleased to announce the competition results along with the jury's explanations. Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. A literary competition for the award "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" was held A literary competition for the award "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" was held On 29th March 2024, the second competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award was held at the premises of the Secondary School in Nova Varos. On 29th March 2024, the second competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award was held at the premises of the Secondary School in Nova Varos. Literary Contest 2024 Literary Contest 2024 The Petar Mandic Endowment is organising the second literary contest in collaboration with the Secondary School in Nova Varos for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" literary award. The Petar Mandic Endowment is organising the second literary contest in collaboration with the Secondary School in Nova Varos for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" literary award. Dialogue on AI at the Book Promotion Dialogue on AI at the Book Promotion At the promotion of the books Digital Challenge (third edition) and Digital Rubikon (first edition), whose author's royaltie goes entirely to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on December 2, 2023 in the parish home of the Alexander Nevsky Church in Belgrade, an interesting conversation was held on the subject of artificial intelligence. At the promotion of the books Digital Challenge (third edition) and Digital Rubikon (first edition), whose author's royaltie goes entirely to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on December 2, 2023 in the parish home of the Alexander Nevsky Church in Belgrade, an interesting conversation was held on the subject of artificial intelligence. About Tesla and his ancestors, RT Balkan About Tesla and his ancestors, RT Balkan On the internet presentation of RT Balkan, Presbyter Oliver Subotic spoke about the Nikola Tesla's relationship with his father Milutin, mother Georgina, uncles Petar and Pajo Mandic. On the internet presentation of RT Balkan, Presbyter Oliver Subotic spoke about the Nikola Tesla's relationship with his father Milutin, mother Georgina, uncles Petar and Pajo Mandic. Donations Donations Funds that you are willing to set aside to support the work of the institution may be paid directly to the foreign currency account of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment using a credit card or your PayPal account. Amount 5,- € 25,- € 50,- € 100,- € Endowment Endowment Petar Mandic Petar Mandic Petar Mandic (1920 - 2012) was one of the people who marked the life of Nova Varos (Serbia) after the Second World War. He was the doyen of the cultural scene and a dedicated worker in the field of education in this small town near Zlatar. During his life, he held many positions - from teacher and school headteacher, through the director of education and culture to the director of the "House of Culture", the cultural centre of Nova Varos, which was an almost three-decade role for which he is remembered. Petar Mandic (1920 - 2012) was one of the people who marked the life of Nova Varos (Serbia) after the Second World War. He was the doyen of the cultural scene and a dedicated worker in the field of education in this small town near Zlatar. During his life, he held many positions - from teacher and school headteacher, through the director of education and culture to the director of the "House of Culture", the cultural centre of Nova Varos, which was an almost three-decade role for which he is remembered. History History The idea of establishing the "Petar Mandic" Endowment came from the Orthodox priest Oliver Subotic, the author of the book Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character) and the co-founder, the retired businessman Vidomir Subotic, Oliver Subotic’s father. The Endowment's goals are related to the character and works of Petar Mandic, an Orthodox priest and Nikola Tesla's uncle, who had a great influence on Tesla. The idea of establishing the "Petar Mandic" Endowment came from the Orthodox priest Oliver Subotic, the author of the book Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character) and the co-founder, the retired businessman Vidomir Subotic, Oliver Subotic’s father. The Endowment's goals are related to the character and works of Petar Mandic, an Orthodox priest and Nikola Tesla's uncle, who had a great influence on Tesla. Patrons Patrons There are a large number of noble persons, socially responsible institutions and organisations to whom the "Petar Mandic" Endowment owes its gratitude because they have helped its development since its inception. There are a large number of noble persons, socially responsible institutions and organisations to whom the "Petar Mandic" Endowment owes its gratitude because they have helped its development since its inception. Scholarships Scholarships The official award ceremony The official award ceremony On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. Awarded entries and authors' biographies Awarded entries and authors' biographies According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. The first scholarship awarded The first scholarship awarded Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Parenthood Parenthood Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. Seminars Seminars Parenting seminars are an important part of the work of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. Parenting seminars are an important part of the work of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. Affirmation Affirmation Nikola Tesla's parents represent a paradigm of successful parenting based on the Christian value system. Nikola Tesla's parents represent a paradigm of successful parenting based on the Christian value system. Museum Museum The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. The purchase of plot number 1891 The purchase of plot number 1891 From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. Tesla Tesla One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. Activities Activities Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. "Politika" Newspaper, July 9th, 2023 "Politika" Newspaper, July 9th, 2023 On the internet page of the daily newspaper "Politika", an article written by the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, was published on July 9th, 2023. The article discusses the relationship between Nikola Tesla and the royal family of Karadjordjevic. On the internet page of the daily newspaper "Politika", an article written by the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, was published on July 9th, 2023. The article discusses the relationship between Nikola Tesla and the royal family of Karadjordjevic. Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic. On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic.
Deciphering of Awarded Works Deciphering of Awarded Works Immediately after the announcement of the codes for the awarded works on the Petar Mandic Endowment internet portal, the process of deciphering the works was conducted according to the established methodology at the premises of the High School in Nova Varos. Immediately after the announcement of the codes for the awarded works on the Petar Mandic Endowment internet portal, the process of deciphering the works was conducted according to the established methodology at the premises of the High School in Nova Varos.
Winners of the "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" Award Winners of the "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" Award In accordance with the previously defined provisions for the literary contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, we are pleased to announce the competition results along with the jury's explanations. In accordance with the previously defined provisions for the literary contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, we are pleased to announce the competition results along with the jury's explanations.
Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Endowment Gesture by an Expert Council Member Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons. Dr Olivera Djokic, a professor at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Belgrade (formerly the Teacher Training Faculty) and a permanent member of the Petar Mandic Endowment’s Expert Council, has decided to become one of our patrons.
A literary competition for the award "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" was held A literary competition for the award "Prof. Borivoje Jelic" was held On 29th March 2024, the second competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award was held at the premises of the Secondary School in Nova Varos. On 29th March 2024, the second competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award was held at the premises of the Secondary School in Nova Varos.
Literary Contest 2024 Literary Contest 2024 The Petar Mandic Endowment is organising the second literary contest in collaboration with the Secondary School in Nova Varos for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" literary award. The Petar Mandic Endowment is organising the second literary contest in collaboration with the Secondary School in Nova Varos for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" literary award.
Dialogue on AI at the Book Promotion Dialogue on AI at the Book Promotion At the promotion of the books Digital Challenge (third edition) and Digital Rubikon (first edition), whose author's royaltie goes entirely to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on December 2, 2023 in the parish home of the Alexander Nevsky Church in Belgrade, an interesting conversation was held on the subject of artificial intelligence. At the promotion of the books Digital Challenge (third edition) and Digital Rubikon (first edition), whose author's royaltie goes entirely to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on December 2, 2023 in the parish home of the Alexander Nevsky Church in Belgrade, an interesting conversation was held on the subject of artificial intelligence.
About Tesla and his ancestors, RT Balkan About Tesla and his ancestors, RT Balkan On the internet presentation of RT Balkan, Presbyter Oliver Subotic spoke about the Nikola Tesla's relationship with his father Milutin, mother Georgina, uncles Petar and Pajo Mandic. On the internet presentation of RT Balkan, Presbyter Oliver Subotic spoke about the Nikola Tesla's relationship with his father Milutin, mother Georgina, uncles Petar and Pajo Mandic.
Petar Mandic Petar Mandic Petar Mandic (1920 - 2012) was one of the people who marked the life of Nova Varos (Serbia) after the Second World War. He was the doyen of the cultural scene and a dedicated worker in the field of education in this small town near Zlatar. During his life, he held many positions - from teacher and school headteacher, through the director of education and culture to the director of the "House of Culture", the cultural centre of Nova Varos, which was an almost three-decade role for which he is remembered. Petar Mandic (1920 - 2012) was one of the people who marked the life of Nova Varos (Serbia) after the Second World War. He was the doyen of the cultural scene and a dedicated worker in the field of education in this small town near Zlatar. During his life, he held many positions - from teacher and school headteacher, through the director of education and culture to the director of the "House of Culture", the cultural centre of Nova Varos, which was an almost three-decade role for which he is remembered.
History History The idea of establishing the "Petar Mandic" Endowment came from the Orthodox priest Oliver Subotic, the author of the book Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character) and the co-founder, the retired businessman Vidomir Subotic, Oliver Subotic’s father. The Endowment's goals are related to the character and works of Petar Mandic, an Orthodox priest and Nikola Tesla's uncle, who had a great influence on Tesla. The idea of establishing the "Petar Mandic" Endowment came from the Orthodox priest Oliver Subotic, the author of the book Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character) and the co-founder, the retired businessman Vidomir Subotic, Oliver Subotic’s father. The Endowment's goals are related to the character and works of Petar Mandic, an Orthodox priest and Nikola Tesla's uncle, who had a great influence on Tesla.
Patrons Patrons There are a large number of noble persons, socially responsible institutions and organisations to whom the "Petar Mandic" Endowment owes its gratitude because they have helped its development since its inception. There are a large number of noble persons, socially responsible institutions and organisations to whom the "Petar Mandic" Endowment owes its gratitude because they have helped its development since its inception.
The official award ceremony The official award ceremony On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school.
Awarded entries and authors' biographies Awarded entries and authors' biographies According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors.
The first scholarship awarded The first scholarship awarded Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment.
Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos.
Seminars Seminars Parenting seminars are an important part of the work of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. Parenting seminars are an important part of the work of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment.
Affirmation Affirmation Nikola Tesla's parents represent a paradigm of successful parenting based on the Christian value system. Nikola Tesla's parents represent a paradigm of successful parenting based on the Christian value system.
The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors.
The purchase of plot number 1891 The purchase of plot number 1891 From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession.
Tesla Tesla One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher.
Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment Authorial Honorarium for the Endowment By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. By means of a contract concluded with the publisher house "Riznica+" from Zemun, the entire authorial honorarium from the third edition of the book "On the Stone Rejected" [„O Kamenu odbačenom“] will be donated to the "Petar Mandic" Endowment.
"Politika" Newspaper, July 9th, 2023 "Politika" Newspaper, July 9th, 2023 On the internet page of the daily newspaper "Politika", an article written by the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, was published on July 9th, 2023. The article discusses the relationship between Nikola Tesla and the royal family of Karadjordjevic. On the internet page of the daily newspaper "Politika", an article written by the founder of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic, was published on July 9th, 2023. The article discusses the relationship between Nikola Tesla and the royal family of Karadjordjevic.
Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic. On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic.