Pope at Audience remembers Polish martyrs
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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday remembered Polish martyrs Blessed Wincenty Lewoniuk and 12 companions from Pratulin. The martyrs were Byzantine-rite Catholics (Greek Catholics) who were killed by the Tsar's soldiers in the 19th century because they refused to change their religion, choosing to maintain communion with the Successor of St Peter and remain within the Catholic Church. Read all
During the first general audience after the end of his apostolic journey to France, Leo XIV addressed the Poles. The Pope recalled the testimony of Blessed Vincent Levonius and the 12 Companions, and recommended to their intercession the unity of Christians and Catholics persecuted today for their faith. Leo XIV recalled that 30 years ago Saint John Paul II proclaimed Blessed Vincent Levonius and his 12 The article Leo XIV to the Poles: martyrs …
During the general audience in St. Peter's Square, the Pope recalled Wincenty Lewoniuk and his 12 companions – the martyrs of Pratulin. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of their beatification by St. John Paul II. The Pope recalled their story, speaking of Christian unity and those persecuted for their faith.
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