Based on the decree of Pope Francis, the beatification of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children, who were murdered on March 24, 1944 by the Germans for saving Jews, will take place on September 10, 2023 in Markowa, at the place of their martyrdom. . President Andrzej Duda took honorary patronage of the events accompanying the beatification.

“This event has a religious and spiritual dimension, but from an international political point of view it also has the dimension of building Poland’s image and historical truth,” Przydacz said. He emphasized that this event was also a good moment to reminisce about the history of Ulmas. “Pak Ulma was a very interesting person, involved in a number of interesting things and very modern for his time. “This is an interesting story, unfortunately it has a tragic ending,” said the Minister of the Presidency.

“Their martyrdom today provides an opportunity to show this part of Polish history in a positive spirit. That is why the president took this event under his patronage and will be present there. “This is very important for him,” emphasized Przydacz. .

“Their martyrdom today provides an opportunity to show this part of Polish history in a positive spirit. That is why the president took this event under his patronage and will be present there. “This is very important for him,” emphasized Przydacz. .

He emphasized that this is a way to build historical policies. “This is how historical policies are built, through individual stories and the overall picture behind them. “We must protect and fight for the truth, because the truth will not defend itself,” concluded the BPM Chairman. (PAP)

Author: Delfina Al Shehabi

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