Michael Sopocko

Religious Leader

Birthday November 1, 1888

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Lithuania

DEATH DATE Feb 15, 1975 (86)

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About

Roman Catholic priest who is best known for being the spiritual director of Saint Faustina Kowalska.

Before Fame

He was a chaplain in the Polish Army in Warsaw during World War I.

Trivia

He, along with several other professors and students, went into hiding for two years during World War II to escape persecution.

Family Life

He was raised in a Catholic village in current day Lithuania.

Associated With

He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008.