On January 9, 2023, the “Community and Memory” Association provided information about the unexpected death of Tadeusz Isakowicz-Zaleski. His activities for society date back to the times of the Polish People’s Republic, when he was a long-time participant of the anti-communist opposition. He did not escape repression from the Security Service, as a result of which he was tortured twice. Later, he associated his priestly service with helping the poor, and as a co-founder of the Foundation. Brother Albert worked to support people with intellectual disabilities.
Friends of Fr. Isakowicz-Zaleski is mentioned in the TVN reportage. What kind of man was he?
On the same day, the main issue (available on the website) published a reportage by Renata Kijowska, fully devoted to the life and activities of the deceased clergyman. – He was uncompromising in fighting for the wronged. Courageous in discussing difficult and painful issues for the Church and society. And on a daily basis, he was cordial, empathetic and had a great sense of humor – the program’s host, Grzegorz Kajdanowicz. The material featured many people who met Fr. Isakowicz-Zaleski and had the opportunity to cooperate with him. They talked about what kind of person he was and what motivated him to act. – He was a fighter, he was such a prophet. Wherever he saw injustice and the structures that supported or caused it, he pointed it out and tried to fight it, said Fr. Dr. Jacek Prusak, Jesuit.
Anna Dymna talked about her relationship with the deceased priest. She couldn’t hide her emotion
Also present was , who has been actively involved in charity work for many years, running her own “Mimo Everything” Foundation. The actress spoke about Fr. Isakowicz-Zaleski in only superlatives. She admitted that he had always impressed her with his kindness and steadfastness in fighting for justice. – Sometimes I wanted to murder him to calm down. To stop fighting for a moment. But it is thanks to such people that the world is moving forward, brighter and more honest, she said. At the same time, she emphasized that she is currently most concerned about the fate of people working in the deceased priest’s foundation and the reaction of his charges, with whom he was extremely close. – How will the students accept it? This will be the hardest thing, she said.
At one point, emotions reached their peak and tears flowed down the actress’s cheeks. She admitted that the whole situation was also extremely difficult for her. The priest has a special place in her heart and she will miss him very much. – We trusted each other very much – she declared, moved. This also affected the program, whose voice broke during the broadcast. “I’m very sorry,” he said to the audience, trying to remain professional.
Source: Gazeta
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