In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI declared Franz Jagerstatter a martyr. Blessed Franz Jagerstatter 1907 - 1943 Feast day: May 21 Patronage: Conscientious objectors Pendant & Holy Card GIFT SET Our. Gallen Mafia trace their episcopal lineage.

Franz, were all of the Faction of Rampolla del Tindaro, from whom the St. A native of Upper Austria, Franziska Jgersttter gained a certain international renown nearly six years ago when her husband, who was beheaded in 1943 for refusing to join the Nazi cause on. It must be pointed out that the Bishops of Austria, in the age of Bl. He was subsequently tried and executed by guillotine on August 9 at age 36. Franz Jägerstätter, the Franciscan Saint who refused the Political Narrative. Called to active duty in 1943 he announced his conscientious objection. He became convinced that participation in the war was a serious sin. In 1938 he was the only citizen to vote against the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Germany. Executed on 9th August 1943 at Brandenburg Prison for his conscientious objection to serving. He and his wife had three daughters.Īlthough not involved with any political organization, Franz became increasingly anti-Nazi. Franz Jägerstätter (1907-1943) Layman and martyr. His marriage to a deeply religious woman in 1936 settled him down and encouraged his growth in the faith. He gained a reputation for wildness while growing up-he was the first in his village to own a motorcycle-and fathered a daughter out of wedlock.

The Second World War produced several saints one of them was Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, husband, father and Austrian conscientious objector.įranz was born on in Upper Austria. Quote/s of the Day - 21 May - Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter and the Memorial of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter OFS (1907-1943) Layman Martyr 'The Man Who Would Not Bow His Head to Hitler.

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