Jerzy Popiełuszko, born Alfons Popiełuszko (1947-1984) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest who became associated with the opposition Solidarity trade union in communist Poland. He was murdered in 1984 by three agents of Służba Bezpieczeństwa (Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs), who were shortly thereafter tried and convicted of the murder. He has been recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church, and was beatified on 6 June 2010 by Archbishop Angelo Amato on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI. A miracle attributed to his intercession and required for his canonization is now under investigation. Wikipedia EN

Jerzy Aleksander Popiełuszko, wcześniej Alfons Popiełuszko (1947-1984) – polski duchowny rzymskokatolicki, tercjarz franciszkański, kapelan warszawskiej „Solidarności”, obrońca praw człowieka w PRL, zamordowany przez funkcjonariuszy Służby Bezpieczeństwa, błogosławiony i męczennik Kościoła katolickiego. Pośmiertnie odznaczony Orderem Orła Białego. Wikipedia PL