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Ambasador Ashe Commemorates the Death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko

19 October 2004
Father Jerzy Popieluszko during a sermon (Courtesy www.popieluszko.net.pl)


Father Jerzy Popieluszko during a sermon (Courtesy www.popieluszko.net.pl)

 

Amb. Victor Ashe has released a statement commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the spiritual pillar of the Solidarity trade union. His relentless stance against the communist regime resulted in the government's repeated attempts to intimidate him.

Polish security forces abducted and murdered Fr. Popieluszko on October 19, 1984.

In his statement, Amb. Ashe said: "It is right and just to commemorate the death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko. Father Popieluszko was a true, modern-day, Polish hero and martyr, who died in the struggle for freedom in his beloved Poland. His courageous support of Solidarity in the face of oppression is an inspiration to all freedom-loving people around the world.

"It is a consolation to all of us in Poland today, especially to Father Popieluszko’s church, parishioners, family and friends, that his sacrifice will be remembered forever and that his flame will burn brightly in the pantheon of Polish heroes."

 


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