Jan Skarbek

Jan Skarbek
Oświęcim authorities during a public event, Jan Skarbek standing at top left
Born(1885-06-15)15 June 1885
Paszczyna, Poland
Died(1951-02-02)2 February 1951
Oświęcim, Poland
EducationJagiellonian University in Kraków
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Congregations served
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kraków

Jan Skarbek (June 15, 1885, in Paszczyna near Dębica – February 2, 1951) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest, chronicler. Skarbek is one of the honorary citizens of Oświęcim – he was given this title from city authorities in 1934.[1] He was known for cultivating interfaith relations in Oświęcim and maintaining friendly relations with local Jewish community.[2]

  1. ^ "Honorowi Obywatele Miasta – Urząd Miasta Oświęcim | Oświęcim – Miasto Pokoju". oswiecim.pl. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  2. ^ Chrzan, Tomasz (2017). Ks. Jan Skarbek - oświęcimski duszpasterz i społecznik. Wydawnictwo Księży Sercanów. ISBN 9788375194418.