Martyrologium Romanum” as Preservation of Martyrs’lives–„the Poznan Five”. Spirituality of the New Blessed Cover Image

„Martyrologium Romanum” utrwaleniem życia świętych – Piątka Poznańska. Duchowość nowych błogosławionych
Martyrologium Romanum” as Preservation of Martyrs’lives–„the Poznan Five”. Spirituality of the New Blessed

Author(s): Władysław Nowak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)

Summary/Abstract: On June 13, 1999 Pope John Paul II beatified 108 clergy and lay people for martyrdom suffered during Poland's violent occupation by Nazi German forces during World War II. This article shows five of the martyrs – Czeslaw Jozwiak, Edward Kazmierski, Franciszek Kesy, Edward Klinik and Jarogniew Wojciechowski. All of them were associated with Salesians and were involved as leaders in the Salesian Youth Center in Poznan. Author presents their spiritual ways and martyrdom and points them out as role models for young Christians in 21 century.

  • Issue Year: 25/2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 59-76
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish