A former Polish army sergeant, who owes his life to Saint Maximilian Kolbe, is on his first visit to Ireland. Eighty-eight-year-old Franciszek Gajowniczek was saved from death in Auschwitz, when Father Kolbe offered his life instead.

Report shows Gajowniczek and his wife walking with members of the Franciscan Order.

Paintings outlining the event.

Interview with Gajowniczek through an interpreter.

The reporter is Teresa Mannion.

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