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Edward Detkens

1885 – 1942

Polish Catholic priest, blessed

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Lived 1885 – 1942 (aged 56). Edward Detkens was a Polish latin Catholic priest, preacher, confessor and cleric.

Edward Detkens (1885–1942) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest. He was imprisoned in the Nazi Sachsenhausen concentration camp and died at Dachau. He is one of the 108 Martyrs of World War II. He is buried at Powązki Cemetery.

Biography He was born the son of Jozefa and Aleksandra Detkens. He became a pharmacist apprentice before joining the Major Metropolitan Theology Seminary of St John the Baptist in Warsaw; he was ordained as a priest in November 1908.

Career After his work at the College of Vicars, he became vicar of Warsaw Cathedral; as well as his duties as a priest, he became prefect of several schools in Warsaw and worked with the Academy of Fine Arts, organising the annual oath-taking ceremony for young people.

World War II

He was arrested on October 4, 1939 and taken to Pawiak, where he worked in the prison hospital; he was released after 4 months, but was re-arrested a month later and taken to Sachsenhausen.

Legacy He was beatified on June 13, 1999 by Pope John Paul II.

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Higher Metropolitan Seminary in Warsaw

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Detkens?

Polish Catholic priest, blessed (1885–1942)

When was Edward Detkens born?

Edward Detkens was born on 14 October 1885 in Mokotów.

When did Edward Detkens die?

Edward Detkens died on 10 August 1942 in Dachau concentration camp.

What was Edward Detkens's occupation?

Edward Detkens was a latin Catholic priest, preacher, confessor and cleric.

What nationality was Edward Detkens?

Edward Detkens was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Detkens

· Wikidata: Q2107733

· DBpedia: Edward Detkens

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