Blessed Leon Nowakowski
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
October 31
Born
June 28, 1913
Died
October 1, 31
Beatified
13 June 1999 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Leon Nowakowski, born on June 28, 1913, in Byton (Cuiavia), Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland, was a Roman Catholic priest in the diocese of Wloclawek. He is primarily remembered for his courageous stand in defense of the faith during the period of Nazi persecution, which ultimately led to his martyrdom.