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Stefan GrelewskiBlessed Roman Catholic, priest, educator, Polish writer and journalist
Date of Birth: 03.07.1898
Country:  Poland |
Content:
- Stefan Grelewski: A Blessed Martyr of the Polish Church
- Pastoral and Educational Work
- Persecution and Martyrdom
- Literary Contributions
- Foundation of "Prawda Katolicka"
- Beatification and Feast Day
Stefan Grelewski: A Blessed Martyr of the Polish Church
Ordination and EducationStefan Grelewski was ordained a priest in October 1921 and pursued his ecclesiastical studies at the Catholic University of Lublin and the University of Strasbourg, where he earned a doctorate in canon law in 1924.
Pastoral and Educational Work
Returning to Poland in 1925, Grelewski served as General Secretary of the Christian Workers' Union in Radom. From 1928 to 1931, he held the position of Prefect in workers' schools. In 1932, he became a teacher at a state gymnasium in Radom, where he continued until the outbreak of World War II.
Persecution and Martyrdom
With the German occupation of Poland, Grelewski engaged in underground teaching. This resulted in his arrest on January 24, 1941, along with his brother Kazimierz. He was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp and later transferred to Dachau, where he perished from starvation on May 9, 1941. His concentration camp number was 25281.
Literary Contributions
In addition to his priestly duties, Stefan Grelewski was a prolific writer and translator. He translated works by German theologians such as Karl Adam, Adolf Bertram, and others into Polish. In 1937, he published "Protestant Teachings and Religious Sects in Poland." Grelewski also contributed numerous articles on theological topics to various Polish periodicals.
Foundation of "Prawda Katolicka"
In 1930, Grelewski founded the Catholic magazine "Prawda Katolicka," serving as its editor-in-chief until 1935.
Beatification and Feast Day
Stefan Grelewski was beatified by Pope John Paul II on June 13, 1999, along with other Polish martyrs of World War II. His feast day is observed on June 12.
