Jan Beyzym
Jan Beyzym (15 May 1850 – 2 October 1912) was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and missionary who is best known for his work with leprosy patients in Madagascar. He was a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and dedicated his life to serving those afflicted by Hansen's disease.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Jan Beyzym was born on 15 May 1850 in Beyzymy Wielkie, a village in the Russian Empire (now in Ukraine). He was the son of Jan Beyzym Sr. and Olga Stadnicka. Beyzym entered the Jesuit novitiate in Stara Wieś in 1872 and was ordained a priest in 1881.
Missionary Work[edit | edit source]
In 1898, at the age of 48, Beyzym volunteered to serve as a missionary in Madagascar. He arrived in the country in 1899 and began working at the leper colony in Ambahivoraka. Beyzym dedicated himself to improving the living conditions of the leprosy patients, providing them with medical care, food, and spiritual support.
Contributions[edit | edit source]
Beyzym is credited with building a hospital for leprosy patients in Marana, near Fianarantsoa. The hospital, which was completed in 1911, provided much-needed care and shelter for those suffering from the disease. Beyzym's work was characterized by his deep compassion and commitment to the dignity of every human being.
Death and Legacy[edit | edit source]
Jan Beyzym died on 2 October 1912 in Marana, Madagascar. He is remembered for his selfless service and dedication to the marginalized. Beyzym was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 18 August 2002.
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