Saint Stanislaus
Bishop and Martyr (
1079 Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 11 April
The role of the Polish Church in hastening the downfall of communism ☭ 
has been widely told. But in their stand against tyranny & injustice, the recent generation of Polish Catholics upheld an ancient tradition. One of the most revered saints in Poland is St. Stanislaus, a bishop ♗ of Cracow , who died as a martyr in the 11th Century.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislaus_of_Szczepan%C3%B3w
Among the Polish bishops of his day, Stanislaus was the only one with the courage to stand up to the tyrannical 
King Boleslaus II & to denounce his cruelty & abuse of power 
The last straw came when Boleslaus abducted the beautiful wife of one of his noblemen & carried her away to his castle 
Upon hearing of this outrage, Stanislaus went to rebuke the king & threaten him with excommunication if he did not amend his ways.
When all other methods of persuasion failed, Stanislaus carried through on his threat.Thus, when Boleslaus &his retinue arrived at the cathedral for Mass, he was turned away at the door 
Enraged, King Boleslausordered his guards to kill the bishop. When they balked at his command, Boleslaus drew his own sword & performed the bloody deed himself♗
Pope Gregory VII put Poland under an interdict, which endured until the death of the unrepentant King Boleslaus
St. Stanislaus was canonized in 1253 A.D.
"If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first."
John 15:18
https://www.lookandlearn.com/history-images/M250008/I-die-for-God-and-his-church
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