The True Story of St. Maximilian Kolbe: The Saint of Auschwitz
Stories of the Saints
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Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe, and why is he remembered as the Saint of Auschwitz?
In this episode of Stories of the Saints, discover the extraordinary true story of the Polish Franciscan priest who gave his life to save a husband and father inside the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. From his childhood vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary to his missionary work, devotion to the Rosary, and ultimate sacrifice, St. Maximilian Kolbe's life remains one of the greatest examples of Christian love and courage in history
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