With its distinctive towers, the church of St. Maximilian is an eye-catcher on the banks of the Isar. The parish priest Rainer Maria Schießler is also known beyond the city limits. Wegen ...

"Ever heard of St. Maximilian Kolbe?" Russell asked. "I think I have," I replied. Was he the priest who died in Auschwitz for reasons I couldn’t quite remember? That was him, Russell said.

Explore the life and death of St Maximilian Kolbe, one of the 10 modern martyrs memorialised at Westminster Abbey. KS2 pupils will use this activity sheet to reflect on the modern martyr and a ...