Stanisława Leszczyńska, a midwife in Auschwitz-Birkenau, displayed unparalleled bravery during one of history’s darkest chapters. Refusing to comply with orders to murder Jewish infants, she clandestinely aided mothers, earning the moniker “Angel of Life.”
A Life of Compassion
Leszczyńska’s compassion extended beyond the walls of Auschwitz. Before the war, she lived harmoniously in a diverse neighborhood in Łódź, fostering close ties with the Jewish community. During the war, she risked her life to smuggle goods and shelter a young girl from the ghetto.
Despite the horrors she witnessed, Leszczyńska remained unwavering in her commitment to preserving life. Her selflessness saved countless newborns, though only a few survived to testify to her heroism. Even in her final days, battling cancer, she continued to demonstrate empathy and forgiveness.
A Call to Remember
As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stanisława Leszczyńska’s passing, her legacy serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of compassion in the face of adversity.