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St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe

Priest and Martyr, 1894-1941
Feast Day: August 14th
Symbols: prison uniform from Auschwitz, prisoner #16670, two crowns (purity and martyrdom)

National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe – Marytown, IL
National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe – Marytown, IL
National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe – Marytown, IL
National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe – Marytown, IL
National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe – Marytown, IL
St. Josaphat – Milwaukee, WI

Recommended Movies:

Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Anthony D’Ambrosio (2025)
(recommended for mature audiences)

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