Maximilian Kolbe demonstrated remarkable courage by sacrificing his life during World War II. When a prisoner escaped from Auschwitz, the Nazis selected ten men to be executed as a punishment. Kolbe volunteered to take the place of a fellow prisoner, Franciszek Gajowniczek, who had a family. His selfless act of bravery and compassion in the face of death exemplified his deep faith and commitment to human life.
Maximilian Kolbe has no symbol.
Of course, St. Maximilian Kolbe was baptized.
Yes Maximilian Kolbe was a Franciscan priest.
Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe, (Polish: Maksymilian Maria Kolbe)
Saint Maximilian Kolbe died on August 14, 1941 at the age of 47.
St Maximilian Kolbe was born on January 8, 1894.
Maximilian Kolbe had four brothers and one sister.
No, Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, not a Jesuit.
Saint Maximilian Kolbe was born on January 8, 1894.
Maximilian Kolbe has no symbol.
Saint Maximilian Kolbe became a Priest in 1918 after he studied in a Roman University.
Maximilian Kolbe was born in Zduńska Wola, which was part of Poland at the time of his birth in 1894.