Franz Jägerstätter
1907–1943 (age 36)
Biography
Franz Jägerstätter, born in 1907, tended his farm in Sankt Radegund with the integrity of a man deeply rooted in his convictions, even as the world around him darkened. He stood firm in the face of oppression, guided by conscience rather than conformity.
Jägerstätter’s courageous refusal to compromise his beliefs cost him dearly, yet his example of steadfast morality has inspired generations to stand for justice. His memory is honored in Sankt Radegund as a beacon of conscience and moral courage in turbulent times.