Franz Jagerstatter

By daelanelloso

  • Franz was born

    Franz was born in 1907 in Sankt Radeguard, Upper Austria inside a small village.

  • Franz is adopted

    Franz is adopted by his mother's newlywed husband, Heinrech Jägerstätter.

  • Franz inherits the farm

    After working as a farmhand all his life, Franz inherits the farm from his father

  • Franz marries Franziska Schwaninger

    Franz marries Franziska who is deeply religious.

  • Franz rejects his position to mayor

    Franz rejects the position of Mayor of Radegund, due to the new german troops.

  • Franz joins Third Order of Saint Francis

    Franz worked as a sacristan at a local church.

  • Franz is conscripted

    Franz is conscripted into the Wehrmacht garrison and refuses to take the Hitler Oath

  • Franz is executed

    Franz gets transferred to Brandenburg-Görden Prison where he is guillotined.

  • Franz is arrested

    Franz displays beliefs openly and is arrested

  • Franz is beatified

    Franz is beatified in a ceremony by Cardinal José Saraiva Martins.