St Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) Flashcards
What is his real name?
Raymond Kolbe
Where was he born?
Poland
When was he born?
1894
When did he join the Franciscan Order?
1910
What did he do as a preist?
Publish a monthly magazine about Mary
When did the Nazis take control of Poland?
1941
When was he imprisoned?
1941
Why was he in prison?
He hid Jews
Where was he sent?
A concentration camp in Auschwitz
What did he do while imprisoned?
Gave his food and possessions away and spread the word of Christianty, especially people who were losing their faith
What happened one day in the prison?
Some prisoners escaped
What was the punishment?
10 prisoners were to starve and die
Did Kolbe volunteer himself instead of a man with a wife and kids?
Yes
Who was the last one to die in the underground cellar?
Kolbe
What did he do until his death?
Pray
