Antoni Zawistowski was a Polish Catholic priest born in 1882 in Święck-Strumiany. During the Second World War, he was imprisoned and eventually died in the Dachau concentration camp in 1942. He is recognized as one of the 108 Polish martyrs of the Second World War, a group of individuals who suffered for their faith during the conflict. His life and death are honored within the Catholic tradition.
Life and death
Born in the late 19th century, Zawistowski served as a priest in Poland. His ministry was interrupted by the Second World War, which led to his imprisonment by Nazi forces. He perished in the Dachau concentration camp on June 4, 1942, making him a victim of the wartime persecution of religious figures.
Veneration
He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Pope John Paul II beatified him as part of the group comprising 108 Polish martyrs. The Church commemorates his memory on June 4, which marks the anniversary of his death.